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Passaic County Public Schools

Passaic County, New Jersey

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

152

public schools

Total Enrollment

82,223

students

School Districts

29

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Passaic County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for New Jersey; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Passaic County has 29 district entries. Paterson Public School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 43 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 27 listed communities. PATERSON has the most listed schools, with 42 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 95 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 8 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 8 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

17 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

152

in Passaic County

Reported Enrollment

82,223

149 schools reporting

School Districts

29

districts

Charter Schools

8

5% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary95
Middle21
High25
Other11

29 School Districts in Passaic County

Paterson Public School District

43 schools
22,875 students

Passaic City School District

20 schools
12,195 students

Clifton Public School District

19 schools
10,734 students

Wayne Township Public School District

15 schools
7,623 students

Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District

2 schools
4,393 students

West Milford Township Public School District

8 schools
2,996 students

Hawthorne Public School District

5 schools
2,187 students

Passaic Arts and Science Charter School

1 school
1,946 students

Pompton Lakes School District

4 schools
1,755 students

College Achieve Paterson Charter School

1 school
1,305 students

152 Public Schools in Passaic County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 17 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 152 matching schools

Passaic County Technical Institute

Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District

WAYNE, 07470 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12Vocational3,359 students

Clifton High School

Clifton Public School District

CLIFTON, 07013 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,059 students

Passaic High School No. 12

Passaic City School District

Passaic, 07055 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,596 students

Eastside High School

Paterson Public School District

PATERSON, 07501 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,323 students

John F. Kennedy High School

Paterson Public School District

PATERSON, 07502 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,053 students

Passaic Arts and Science Charter School

Passaic Arts and Science Charter School

Fair Lawn, 07407 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–12Charter1,946 students

College Achieve Paterson Charter School

College Achieve Paterson Charter School

Tinton Falls, 07724 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–11Charter1,305 students

Wayne Valley High School

Wayne Township Public School District

WAYNE, 07470 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,241 students

Woodrow Wilson Middle School

Clifton Public School District

CLIFTON, 07013 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,189 students

Wayne Hills High School

Wayne Township Public School District

WAYNE, 07470 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,182 students

Paterson Arts and Science Charter School

Paterson Arts and Science Charter School

Fair Lawn, 07410 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–12Charter1,160 students

Christopher Columbus Middle School

Clifton Public School District

CLIFTON, 07011 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,158 students

Passaic Valley Regional High School

Passaic Valley Regional High School District

LITTLE FALLS, 07424 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,039 students

Diana C. Lobosco STEM Academy

Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District

Wayne, 07470 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12Vocational1,034 students

Haledon Public School

Haledon Public School District

HALEDON, 07508 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–8Primary1,028 students

Joseph A. Taub School

Paterson Public School District

PATERSON, 07502 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle978 students

West Milford High School

West Milford Township Public School District

WEST MILFORD, 07480 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High935 students

William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11

Passaic City School District

Passaic, 07055 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–8Primary908 students

Community Charter School of Paterson

Community Charter School of Paterson

PATERSON, 07501 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–8Charter874 students

Lakeland Regional High School

Lakeland Regional High School District

WANAQUE, 07465 / Suburb: Large

Listed only9–12High867 students

Passaic County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Passaic County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in New Jersey. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Passaic County public school directory?

The directory lists 152 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Passaic County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Passaic County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Passaic County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 17 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Passaic County?

Start with the 29 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Passaic County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

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Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.