Needs Improvement
#534 of 534 private schools in NJ
Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic Girls
Elementary School
181 PENNINGTON AVE, Passaic, NJ 07055
Enrollment
1,042
Student-Teacher
17.4:1
Score
2.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
1,042
Student-Teacher
17.4:1
Score
2.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#534 of 534
In Passaic
#7 of 7
public schools
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Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic Girls
Elementary School in Passaic · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic Girls
Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic Girls is a private elementary school in Passaic, NJ. Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic Girls serves approximately 1,042 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic Girls has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #534 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 2.9 · Needs Improvement
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic Girls is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic Girls compares to 17 public schools serving similar grades in Passaic, NJ
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic Girls (this school) | 2.9 |
| Mario Drago School No. 3 | 6.5 |
| Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering | 9.4 |
| Passaic Preparatory Academy | 6.4 |
| Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 | 8.0 |
| Vincent Capuana School No. 15 | 7.0 |
| Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 | 7.9 |
| Sonia Sotomayor School #21 | 5.4 |
| William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 | 6.1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 | 4.8 |
| Etta Gero School No. 9 | 4.3 |
| Sallie D. Gamble School No. 7 | 6.9 |
| Hope Academy | 4.8 |
| Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 | 4.7 |
| Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10 | 7.5 |
| Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 | 5.1 |
| Muhammad Ali School Number 23 | 6.9 |
| Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 | 5.9 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NJ.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NJ
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
181 PENNINGTON AVE, Passaic, NJ 07055
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic Girls may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. McKenzie School (rated 8.4/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby East Rutherford), which scores notably higher. Another option is Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 (rated 8.0/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Vincent Capuana School No. 15 (rated 7.0/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Passaic, see our Passaic schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 miNeighborhood 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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| Prospect Park School No. 1 Prospect Park, NJ | 3.1 |
| BNOS DEVORAH Lakewood, NJ | 3.4 |
| Switlik Elementary School Jackson, NJ | 3.5 |
| Walter F. Robinson Community School Bayonne, NJ | 3.7 |
| YESHIVA SHAGAS ARYEH Lakewood, NJ | 3.7 |
| Dorothy L. Bullock School Glassboro, NJ | 3.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic Girls
What grades does Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic Girls serve?
Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic Girls serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic Girls?
Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic Girls has an enrollment of approximately 1,042 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic Girls?
The student-teacher ratio at Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic Girls is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic Girls rank in NJ?
Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic Girls ranks #534 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic Girls's MySchoolScout rating?
Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic Girls has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic Girls a private school?
Yes, Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic Girls is a private all-girls school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic Girls a religious school?
Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic Girls has a Jewish religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,042
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 160 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Phone
- (973) 365-0100
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