For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 2,240 students in Passaic County, NJ.
The top ranked public charter schools in Passaic County, NJ are Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton, John P. Holland Charter School and Philip's Academy Charter School Of Paterson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Passaic County, NJ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average). Charter schools in Passaic County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public charter school average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Passaic County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1255 Main Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 278-7707
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 278-7707
Grades: 6-8
| 163 students
Rank: #22.
John P. Holland Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5 Garret Mountain Plaza
Little Falls, NJ 07424
(973) 345-2212
Little Falls, NJ 07424
(973) 345-2212
Grades: PK-8
| 688 students
Rank: #33.
Philip's Academy Charter School Of Paterson
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
47 State Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 247-8920
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 247-8920
Grades: K-8
| 515 students
Rank: #44.
Paterson Charter School For Science/technology
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
196 West Railway Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 247-0600
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 247-0600
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Community Charter School Of Paterson
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
75 Spruce St
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 413-2057
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 413-2057
Grades: K-8
| 874 students
Passaic County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
291 Lafayette Ave.
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5504
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5504
Grades: 7-8
| 1,775 students
1037 Route 46 East
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 684-5869
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 684-5869
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Child S Shelter Of Passaic Co. (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
40 Valleyview Road
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 904-6270
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 904-6270
Grades: 6-12
| 57 students
Destiny Academy High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
13 Wagaraw Blvd
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 942-7053
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 942-7053
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Garfield Auxiliary Middle School High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
43 Clifton Ave
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 272-7465
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 272-7465
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
200 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2540
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2540
Grades: 9-12
| 183 students
48 Bergen St.
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5578
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5578
Grades: K-1
| 172 students
Green Rch Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1311 Sloatsburg Road
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-0646
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-0646
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Hill Top Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
C/o Ryerson School
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-1341
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-1341
Grades: PK
| 2 students
61 127 Preakness Ave
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-0500
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,058 students
20 Wall St
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5498
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5498
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
35 Lenox Ave
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 839-3777
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 839-3777
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
52 Schoolhouse Road
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-4742
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-4742
Grades: PK-K
| 138 students
482-506 Market Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0110
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0110
Grades: 3-11
| 160 students
North Jersey Developmental Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Minisink Rd
Totowa, NJ 07511
(973) 256-1700
Totowa, NJ 07511
(973) 256-1700
Grades: 12
| 3 students
112 N. Fifth Street
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-0170
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-0170
Grades: 2-4
| 151 students
The Park School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
13 Wagaraw Blvd
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 942-7053
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 942-7053
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Passaic Trans (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
219 Ellison St
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 825-7040
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 825-7040
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2 East 40th Street
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973) 684-6591
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973) 684-6591
Grades: K-4
| 304 students
Paterson Flip (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1 West Broadway
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 523-1200
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 523-1200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pcesc Academy At Preakness (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1006 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 832-4097
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 832-4097
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
95-99 Dayton Ave.
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 591-8542
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 591-8542
Grades: PK-1
| 548 students
61-127 Preakness Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 627 students
150 Park Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2489
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2489
Grades: 9-12
| 653 students
61-127 Preakness Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
150 Park Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2488
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2488
Grades: 9-12
| 695 students
150 Park Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2490
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2490
Grades: 9-12
| 657 students
61-127 Preakness Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 625 students
Strive Alternative Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13 Waganaw Blvd
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 321-0096
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 321-0096
Grades: 6-8
| 11 students
112 N 5th Street
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-2520
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-2520
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Passaic County, NJ?
The top ranked public charter schools in Passaic County, NJ include Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton, John P. Holland Charter School and Philip's Academy Charter School Of Paterson.
How many public charter schools are located in Passaic County?
5 public charter schools are located in Passaic County.
What is the racial composition of students in Passaic County?
Passaic County public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public charter schools average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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