Passaic Preparatory Academy

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
1020
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.22
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
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.22
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
College Prep
Average SAT
1020
Math
500
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

5
Test Scores
5
Equity
10
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
205:1

Student Diversity

Female
69.3%
Male
30.7%
Hispanic
96.5%
Black
2.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<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 157 Students
William Paterson University of New Jersey 91 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 73 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 63 Students
Kean University 63 Students
Ramapo College of New Jersey 63 Students
New York University 47 Students
Seton Hall University 44 Students
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus 44 Students
Passaic County Community College 40 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 44 Students
Business 33 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 24 Students
Criminology 23 Students
Nursing 21 Students
Biology 16 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 16 Students
Computer Science 11 Students
Political Science and Government 10 Students
Pre-Law Studies 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 15 Reviews
5.0 Senior
7/4/2025
THEY WERE SO ACCOMODATING AS WELL FOR DISABILITIES AND IEP AND 504 PLANS. THEY GIVE ALOT OF OPPORTUNITY TO ANYONE WHO WANTS IT
4.0 Senior
10/25/2024
In general, Passaic Preparatory Academy is an overall good school. The teachers are very hands on with the students and the school provides amazing opportunities to learn about certain fields students may be interested in.
4.0 Alum
6/29/2023
Passaic Preparatory Academy is a school full of arts. If you're interested in dance, theatre, music, art, this school has what they call pathways that allow student to go into their areas of interest.
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Passaic Preparatory Academy

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 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% 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 3.22, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average SAT score is 1020. The average home value in this area is $549,104. 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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