For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,903 students in 07055, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in 07055, NJ are Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering, Passaic Preparatory Academy and Hope Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 07055 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 07055, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 07055 have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07055, NJ Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering
(Math: 32% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
291 Lafayette Avenue
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5504
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5504
Gr: 6-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Passaic Preparatory Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
252 Boulevard
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5504
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5504
Gr: 6-12 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Hope Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
266 Harrison Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 928-1509
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 928-1509
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Passaic High School No. 12
(Math: 2% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
170 Paulison Ave.
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5600
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
07055, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
291 Lafayette Ave.
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5504
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5504
Gr: 7-8 | 1,775 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
100 Fourth St.
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5508
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5508
Gr: K-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
48 Bergen St.
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5578
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5578
Gr: K-1 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
95-99 Dayton Ave.
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 591-8542
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 591-8542
Gr: PK-1 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 07055, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in 07055, NJ include Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering, Passaic Preparatory Academy and Hope Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 07055?
4 public high schools are located in 07055.
What is the racial composition of students in 07055?
07055 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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