Passaic Preparatory Academy
Passaic, NJ · Passaic City School District · Grades 6-12
222nd of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 45%▲ Improving
Passaic Preparatory Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Passaic Preparatory Academy 222nd of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 45% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 29th in 2019 to 45th in 2025 — improving.
Passaic Preparatory Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 317 students tested
Passaic Preparatory Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 727 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2018
| Group | Trend | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.7% | 96.3% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Black | 3.6% | 2.6% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0 pts | |
| White | 0.9% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Passaic Preparatory Academy
Typical home value $560K in zip 07055 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Passaic Preparatory Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Passaic Academy for Science and EngineeringPassaic City School District · 0 mi away67th of 404
ELA 80% · Math 53% - 1Passaic High School No. 12Passaic City School District · 0.3 mi away395th of 404
ELA 10% · Math 10% - –Hope AcademyNorthern Region Educational Services Commission · 1 mi away
- 8Wallington Junior Senior High SchoolWallington Boro School District · 1.3 mi away115th of 404
ELA 62% · Math 48% - 3Clifton High SchoolClifton Public School District · 1.9 mi away287th of 404
ELA 37% · Math 18% - 2Garfield High SchoolGarfield Public School District · 2 mi away335th of 404
ELA 29% · Math 10% - 7Rutherford High SchoolRutherford School District · 2.3 mi away150th of 404
ELA 63% · Math 34% - 6Henry P. Becton Regional High SchoolCarlstadt-East Rutherford Regional High School District · 2.6 mi away183rd of 404
ELA 57% · Math 31%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Passaic Preparatory Academy in?
Passaic Preparatory Academy is part of the Passaic City School District district in Passaic, New Jersey.
Is Passaic Preparatory Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Passaic Preparatory Academy 222nd of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 45% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Passaic Preparatory Academy?
Hispanic 96%, Black 3% (727 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Passaic Preparatory Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07055 is $560K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.