For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,076 students in Passaic, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Passaic, 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.
Passaic, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Passaic have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Passaic, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 58%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Passaic, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering
(Math: 33% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
291 Lafayette Avenue
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5504
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5504
Grades: 6-12
| 694 students
Rank: #22.
Passaic Preparatory Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
252 Boulevard
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5504
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5504
Grades: 6-12
| 727 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 75 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,580 students
Passaic, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
291 Lafayette Ave.
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5504
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5504
Grades: 7-8
| 1,775 students
100 Fourth St.
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5508
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5508
Grades: K-6
| 317 students
48 Bergen St.
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5578
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5578
Grades: K-1
| 172 students
20 Wall St
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5498
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5498
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
95-99 Dayton Ave.
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 591-8542
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 591-8542
Grades: PK-1
| 548 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Passaic, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Passaic, NJ include Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering, Passaic Preparatory Academy and Hope Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Passaic?
4 public high schools are located in Passaic.
What is the racial composition of students in Passaic?
Passaic 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
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