Passaic Preparatory Academy

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Passaic Preparatory Academy

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-11
252 Boulevard,  Passaic, NJ
Passaic City School District
4.4
749 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
63%
Average GPA
3.23
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.23
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
510
Verbal
520
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
205:1

Student Diversity

Female
64.9%
Male
35.1%
Hispanic
96.3%
Black
2.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Montclair State University 164 Students
William Paterson University of New Jersey 93 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 76 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 68 Students
Ramapo College of New Jersey 66 Students
Kean University 65 Students
New York University 51 Students
Seton Hall University 47 Students
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus 46 Students
Passaic County Community College 41 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 45 Students
Business 34 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 26 Students
Nursing 23 Students
Criminology 23 Students
Biology 17 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 16 Students
Computer Science 11 Students
Finance 11 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 15 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/2/2025
My overall experience at Passaic Preparatory Academy has been really good. The school offers a lot of opportunities to grow both academically and personally. One of the best parts has been the supportive teachers and staff who really care about helping students succeed, as well as the clubs and programs that let us explore our interests.
4.0 Junior
5/17/2024
My experience here has been pretty good so far! The art program I am in has recently gotten funding which allowed us to have ipads for digital art! That being said the school is very old and is in clear need of renovation.
5.0 Junior
2/27/2023
Honestly i think this school is amazing. It provides free ap classes and free lunch. The teachers are insanely understanding and kind. i really feel at home here.

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Passaic Preparatory Academy is a public school for students in grades 6-11 in Passaic, NJ, in the Passaic neighborhood, and is served by the Passaic City School District in New Jersey. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 749 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% are proficient in reading. Passaic Preparatory Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.23, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average SAT score is 1030. The average home value in this area is $569,798. Discover additional schools in the area, like Passaic High School # 12, Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering, Clifton High School, and more. Learn more about what Passaic has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Passaic Preparatory Academy.

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