2023 Best Schools in Passaic County

• Wayne, NJ•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.11 out of 5  84 reviews

Parent: Pioneer Academy is a great school, both on the academic level and ethical level. It provided a safe and nourishing environment for both my kids, the elder of them attended Pioneer for the 4 years of high school and helped him a lot. He finished the school last year and now is enrolled in a highly ranked engineering college in New Jersey. My youngest son has been attending Pioneer since 3rd grade. He is now in 8th grade and enjoying the school with all that it offers, good teachers, great learning facilities, different sports activities and safe environment. Pioneer is a small school in numbers and may lack some facilities like an indoor gym, but it is really like a big family for the kids!... Read 84 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 395

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Hawthorne, NJ•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.22 out of 5  60 reviews

Parent: I’m so thankful for the Christ-centered education my daughter receives at HCA! The teachers and administrators are passionate about the students’ academic achievement as well as their spiritual development. The members of the faculty love God, and they love the students! HCA offers a variety of activities from athletics to music giving students the opportunity to pursue their talents. I’m confident HCA has provided my daughter a strong foundation for future success. We are blessed to be a part of this great community!... Read 60 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 437

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Little Falls Township Public Schools, NJ•

• 3-4

• grade A

• Students 195

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Wayne Township Public School District, NJ•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  250 reviews

Senior: I absolutely love attending Wayne Hills High School! It is a great environment for all students to learn and succeed. Through the activities and clubs provided by Wayne Hills High School, students have the opportunity to learn in and out of the classroom. There is nothing I would change about the school because it is perfect in every way. Wayne Hills is a safe place where students are encouraged to share their opinions with others. The teachers are devoted to their job and specific areas of study. Students can always rely on the their teachers for advice and any extra help needed. There are plenty of clubs in every subject a student is interested in, which is great for the diverse students at Wayne Hills. Looking back at my four years at Wayne Hills High School, I can proudly say that it is a cherished time I will remember forever.... Read 250 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,236

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Little Falls Township Public Schools, NJ•

• 5-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Middle School Student: Little Falls school number one is a great learning environment. I wish my own kids to grow up in a school as wonderful as this one. One thing I request is that the teachers pay more attention to the children. I also request more tests/projects for each class, so if you fail one, the rest will not be too influenced.... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 386

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Wayne Township Public School District, NJ•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 371

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• North Haledon, NJ•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.72 out of 5  67 reviews

Parent: We visited several private high-schools in northern NJ before making our decision. MHC Academy offers smaller class sizes and personalized attention. My daughter is encouraged to participate in clubs, sports and internships. She is challenged, encouraged and supported by her teachers. Preparation for college starts as early as freshman year. Teachers, Guidance Counselors and Administration are responsive and take time to know each student. The environment is diverse, warm, welcoming and safe. There are many opportunities for parents and families to be involved. As a parent, I am very pleased with all that MHC Academy has to offer my daughter and would definitely recommend that you consider this school for your daughter as well!... Read 67 reviews

• grade A

• Students 170

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Passsaic County Vocational School District, NJ•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.09 out of 5  23 reviews

Sophomore: Diana C. Lobosco STEM Academy is a technical vocational school that offers studies in engineering, computer science, and biomedical. The interior design of this school is beautiful as well as fully equipped with the equipment needed for a successful education. I love the culture and acceptance that this school offers. I'm saying this as a student attending. Not many students can say that they had a bully-free environment to grow in. All the students are working as teams to solve daily challenges in their designated shops. The students are constantly being challenged by the teachers to find areas for improvement. Although this school has many good traits just as anything else there is room for improvement. I would like to improve the final exam policy. As a constant student-traveler I've faced issues when trying to complete exams which are worth 10% of your final grade. Maybe students can be able to reschedule the exams for earlier dates so that their year round efforts pay off.... Read 23 reviews

• grade A

• Students 792

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Wayne, NJ•

• Private School•

• 8-12

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  128 reviews

Alum: My time at DePaul Catholic was excellent. DePaul Catholic had great diversity and people from all economic backgrounds etc. The school is one of the most spirited schools in New Jersey hands down. Also the academics of DePaul are strong where you have the opportunities to excel and prepare yourself for college and life. There are many benefits of DePaul being a co-ed catholic high school, Catholicism is the center of the school and every student will serve as brothers and sisters together. The class sizes are also another advantage of DePaul because they are not over filled and the teacher can really focus on helping the student.... Read 128 reviews

• grade A

• Students 550

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Wayne Township Public School District, NJ•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.79 out of 5  238 reviews

Senior: Overall, I had a pretty decent experience at Wayne Valley High School. I feel as though I got a good education, and had ample resources to do so. Some of my teachers even influenced me and drove me into a career path! I will say, the administrations favoritism is evident, but besides that, very very helpful! The school could provide some form of air condition as well, but that’s only an issue in the summer months. I will say, the extra help/office hours provided by the school and teachers helped me tremendously. Overall, my experience at Wayne Valley was a 4/5 :)... Read 238 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,212

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Ringwood School District, NJ•

• PK, K-3

• grade A

• Students 228

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Wayne, NJ•

• Private School•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.44 out of 5  39 reviews

Junior: Al ghazaly is a good school if you want your child to grow up in a strong Muslim community! The sense of community at this school really makes it like no other! However I would say that if you are looking for artistic opportunities or special needs services this school would not be my top choice. There is a very apparent lack of resources that prevents the school from excelling artistically and the tight knit Muslim community grants a lack of diversity. Overall however, I would not trade this experience for any other. Despite a few hurdles, ghazaly has taught me more about my religion than I would have ever known and has brought me closer in my relationship with God!... Read 39 reviews

• grade A

• Students 345

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Wayne Township Public School District, NJ•

• 6-8

• grade A

• Students 552

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Clifton, NJ•

• Public School•

• 6-8

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  Rating 2.5 out of 5  2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 182

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Wayne Township Public School District, NJ•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.4 out of 5  5 reviews

High School Senior: /School made transition from elementary school very easy... Read 5 reviews

• grade A

• Students 685

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Pompton Lakes School District, NJ•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.22 out of 5  94 reviews

Junior: Despite the smaller school size, the school spirit is immeasurable as it fills the halls, about to burst through the walls at any moment! The teachers are incredibly willing to help students to succeed. Students can work closely with the teachers, allowing strong relationships to form. The school offers a selection of clubs and activities, making it easy to pursue one's interests, although the options may be limited or not explored to their full potential. Students also receive academic recognition, enabling them to remain motivated and reach their academic goals with the support system. However, as a smaller school, there are times where it feels limiting. Overall, the traditions and pride the school offers allows a majority of students to receive a strong education while enjoying themselves through their highschool careers.... Read 94 reviews

• grade A

• Students 679

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Passsaic County Vocational School District, NJ•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.06 out of 5  1,064 reviews

Junior: My experience at this school has only been positive. The school is diverse with plenty of opportunities, whether they are through clubs or programs the school offers. However, the work load is no joke. As this is a vocational school, students spend most of their time majoring in a subject, and take classes around that subject. The school is serious about its students' education, so a lot of times the work can get overwhelming depending on what major the student is in, but overall it is very doable!... Read 1,064 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 3,429

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Wayne Township Public School District, NJ•

• 6-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Middle School Student: This is honestly a really good school, the teachers and staff are all very nice and its a wonderful community. I hate school as a whole but this is a really good school despite that fact.... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 645

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Pompton Lakes School District, NJ•

• 6-8

• grade A minus

• Students 384

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Wayne Township Public School District, NJ•

• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 358

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Wayne Township Public School District, NJ•

• K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 370

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Pompton Lakes School District, NJ•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: The true reason Lincoln Elementary School is ranked so highly is due to their Principal Mr. Louis Shadiack. Period. Dedicated, in control, and caring individual.... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 331

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Little Falls, NJ•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  282 reviews

Parent: Positive changes abound at PV! Acedemic and facility improvements over the past 8 months have changed the entire mindset here. New and beneficial programs for student development are the benchmark of this institution, and the continuous development of the curriculum for all. Great staff of teachers and administrators continue to prepare all students for college or whatever path a student wishes to pursue after high school.... Read 282 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,034

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Wanaque School District, NJ•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 3.2 out of 5  5 reviews

Alum: The teachers are great throughout all of the grades although some are better than others. The staff really care about the students are are very involved in everyday tasks. The one problem would be councilors. There is one councilor for the entire 500 student body. There needs to be more councilors to help students. Often times a student wouldn’t be able to get the help they need since the counselors schedule was full. The councilor also needs to do more outside of their office besides doing assembles.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 478

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Clifton Public School District, NJ•

• PK, K-5

• grade B+

• Students 169

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1