Very Good
#907 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 37% in state
Based on limited data
Vincent Capuana School No. 15
Elementary School · Passaic City School District
374 Broadway, Passaic, NJ 07055
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 16 schools in Passaic. Learn more
Enrollment
151
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
151
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#907 of 2,466
In Passaic
#5 of 19
public schools
In district
#5 of 18
Passaic City School District
School environment
9.2 / 10
Excellent
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Vincent Capuana School No. 15
Elementary School in Passaic · grades Pre-K – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Vincent Capuana School No. 15
Vincent Capuana School No. 15 is a public elementary school in Passaic, NJ, part of Passaic City School District. Vincent Capuana School No. 15 serves approximately 151 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Vincent Capuana School No. 15 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #907 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- District avg 6.1
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 151 students, Vincent Capuana School No. 15 is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Score Breakdown
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
97.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Vincent Capuana School No. 15 Compares
See how Vincent Capuana School No. 15 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
374 Broadway, Passaic, NJ 07055
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Vincent Capuana School No. 15 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 (rated 8.0/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Sallie D. Gamble School No. 7 (rated 6.9/10, 1.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, School #15 (rated 6.9/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Clifton), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Passaic, see our Passaic schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 Passaic | 0.1 mi | 8.0 |
| YBH OF PASSAIC-HILLEL Passaic | 0.3 mi | 4.8 |
| COLLEGIATE SCHOOL Passaic | 0.3 mi | 6.8 |
| Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering Passaic | 0.4 mi | 9.4 |
| Passaic Preparatory Academy Passaic | 0.4 mi | 6.4 |
| BAIS YAAKOV MACHON ORA Passaic | 0.5 mi | 6.9 |
| William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 Passaic | 0.6 mi | 6.1 |
| MESIVTA OF NORTH JERSEY Passaic | 0.6 mi | — |
| YESHIVA KTANA OF PASSAIC GIRLS Passaic | 0.6 mi | 2.9 |
| Mario Drago School No. 3 Passaic | 0.7 mi | 6.5 |
| Passaic High School No. 12 Passaic | 0.6 mi | 3.2 |
| Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 Passaic | 0.8 mi | 7.9 |
| Sonia Sotomayor School #21 Passaic | 0.8 mi | 5.4 |
| YESHIVA KTANA OF PASSAIC BOYS' Passaic | 0.9 mi | 3.9 |
| Sallie D. Gamble School No. 7 Passaic | 1.0 mi | 6.9 |
| LEARNING CTR-EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN Clifton | 0.8 mi | — |
| TODAYS LEARNING CENTER Clifton | 0.8 mi | — |
| School #13 Clifton | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| School #15 Clifton | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| THE LEARNING CENTER FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN Clifton | 0.8 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07055 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,780
Median Home Value
$406,500
Median Rent
$1,392/mo
Population
69,651
College Educated
16.9%
Homeownership
23.5%
Avg Commute
25.9 min
Poverty Rate
23%
Median Age
30.9
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|---|---|
| MENDHAM COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Basking Ridge, NJ | 7.0 |
| New Hanover Township School Wrightstown, NJ | 7.0 |
| ST JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Carteret, NJ | 7.0 |
| ST JOSEPH SCHOOL Oradell, NJ | 7.0 |
| ST PETER SCHOOL Belleville, NJ | 7.0 |
| ST STANISLAUS KOSTKA SCHOOL Sayreville, NJ | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Vincent Capuana School No. 15
What grades does Vincent Capuana School No. 15 serve?
Vincent Capuana School No. 15 serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Vincent Capuana School No. 15?
Vincent Capuana School No. 15 has an enrollment of approximately 151 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vincent Capuana School No. 15?
The student-teacher ratio at Vincent Capuana School No. 15 is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vincent Capuana School No. 15 rank in NJ?
Vincent Capuana School No. 15 ranks #907 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Vincent Capuana School No. 15's MySchoolScout rating?
Vincent Capuana School No. 15 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Vincent Capuana School No. 15 a charter school?
No, Vincent Capuana School No. 15 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vincent Capuana School No. 15 a Title I school?
No, Vincent Capuana School No. 15 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vincent Capuana School No. 15?
97.4% of students at Vincent Capuana School No. 15 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 151
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 97.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.6%
- Phone
- (973) 815-8563
Resources & Links
District
Passaic City School District- District Enrollment
- 12,366
- Schools in District
- 19
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $33,289
- District Rank
- #5 of 18
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