Passaic City School District
School District · Passaic, New Jersey
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
19
11 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
12,366
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
19
11 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
12,366
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Evaluating Passaic City School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Passaic City School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering
Passaic · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1
Passaic · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20
Passaic · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#249 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$33,289
+$7,680 vs New Jersey median
District size
12,366 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Passaic City School District ranks #249 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Passaic City School District's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering (9.4/10), Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 (8.0/10), and Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Passaic City School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Muhammad Ali School Number 23 | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Mario Drago School No. 3 | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Passaic Preparatory Academy | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 | 6.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 | 5.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Sonia Sotomayor School #21 | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 19 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Passaic City School District
Passaic City School District is a Passaic, New Jersey school district serving 19 schools.The district educates 12,366 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. District-level spending was $33,289 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Passaic City School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Passaic City School District students show an average math proficiency of 24.4% and ELA proficiency of 32.5%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Passaic City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Passaic City School District with test data.
Schools in Passaic City School District
19 schoolsElementary Schools11
Middle Schools3
High Schools3
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Passaic
- Total Enrollment
- 12,366
- Teachers (FTE)
- 999
- District spending per student
- $33,289NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 20.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Passaic City School District?
Passaic City School District has 19 schools in total — 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Passaic City School District?
The average composite rating for Passaic City School District is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Passaic City School District?
Passaic City School District's district-level spending was $33,289 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Passaic City School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Passaic City School District is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Passaic City School District?
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering is the highest-rated school in Passaic City School District with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Passaic City School District?
Across schools in Passaic City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Passaic City School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Passaic City School District has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 19 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 24.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 32.5%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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