2022 Best Schools in Passaic County

Pioneer Academy

• Private School
• WAYNE, NJ
• PK, K-12
• Rating 4.05 out of 5  74 reviews

Parent: I am mother of a high schooler in Pioneer. My son has attended Pioneer Academy since he was in 5th grade. We travelled from Europe and I thought he might have some difficulties to adapt and blend in. Thanks to the Pioneer Academy dedicated and Professional Middle School Team he had no struggle at all. Pioneer Academy was able to manage the diversity of the student body and they build and reflect tolerance and respect between students. My son is now in 9th grade and attending Pioneer Academy. When teachers welcome students, everyone in the class welcomes each other. They form a great connection between teachers and students. Pioneer has very strong academics preparing students for their future colleges. My son took Algebra 1 at 8th grade and participated many math and science competition. Overall I appreciate the education Pioneer offering and I thank all Pioneer Academy Staff and Admin but particularly to the Middle school team...Read 74 Reviews

• grade A+

• 325 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Noble Leadership Academy

• Private School
• PASSAIC, NJ
• PK, K-12
• Rating 4.54 out of 5  87 reviews

Parent: Noble Leadership Academy is a wonderful school with dedicated teachers. My children have attended Noble since preK and I have no regrets. They have since then developed a very strong foundation in Islam and in their belief in Allah. I would recommend Noble highly to anyone who has children!...Read 87 Reviews

• grade A+

• 298 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Wayne Hills High School

• Wayne Township Public School District, NJ
• 9-12
• Rating 3.9 out of 5  246 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 246 Reviews

• grade A

• 1,256 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Little Falls School No. 3

• Little Falls Township Public Schools, NJ
• 3-4

• grade A

• 177 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Albert P. Terhune Elementary School

• Wayne Township Public School District, NJ
• PK, K-5

• grade A

• 422 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hawthorne Christian Academy

• Private School
• HAWTHORNE, NJ
• PK, K-12
• Rating 3.94 out of 5  51 reviews

Junior: Hawthorne Christian Academy specializes in Christian education for grades PreK through 12th. During my time there, I saw how much the teachers and students cared for Jesus and spreading the Gospel message to their students, peers, and families. However, I would say that some of the programs there are not as strong as they should be. The History and English programs are not as advanced...Read 51 Reviews

• grade A

• 437 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Little Falls School No. 1

• Little Falls Township Public Schools, NJ
• 5-8
• 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

• 390 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Wayne Valley High School

• Wayne Township Public School District, NJ
• 9-12
• Rating 3.78 out of 5  234 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 234 Reviews

• grade A

• 1,204 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

DePaul Catholic High School

• Private School
• WAYNE, NJ
• 8-12
• Rating 3.8 out of 5  124 reviews

Alum: Depaul Catholic HS was a safe place to go. I always felt like there was a place for me in one of the groups that they had. They have a very diverse student population and host international students, which is a really awesome experience for both parties! I really enjoyed my time there. They mandate laptop usage which makes the students more prepared for college and the consistent usage of computers there...Read 124 Reviews

• grade A

• 550 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton

• Public School
• CLIFTON, NJ
• 6-8

• grade A

• 167 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pompton Lakes High School

• Pompton Lakes School District, NJ
• 9-12
• Rating 4.22 out of 5  93 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 93 Reviews

• grade A

• 639 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Peter Cooper Elementary School

• Ringwood School District, NJ
• PK, K-3

• grade A

• 242 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mary Help of Christians Academy

• Private School
• NORTH HALEDON, NJ
• 9-12
• Rating 3.68 out of 5  65 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 65 Reviews

• grade A

• 170 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Passaic County Technical Institute

• Public School
• WAYNE, NJ
• 9-12
• Rating 4.07 out of 5  1,032 reviews

Junior: Passaic County Technical Institute is an incredible vocational school! I was provided with several job opportunities, internships, and forms of community service simply through my shop class. In Tech, each student chooses a shop based on what career they wish to acquire. PCTI has shops teaching the medical, criminal justice, business, culinary, cosmetology, graphic design, computer science field and many more. Through such vocations, students are able to prepare for college since they essentially know the information that a college freshman is learning about their major. Careers aside, PCTI also has several interactive clubs and sports that students can be apart of and a strong education system. The majority of the teachers in the school care about their students and want to help them learn. Although the course load is very difficult at times, especially since this school chooses the best students who apply, PCTI provides students with immense opportunities preparing them for college...Read 1,032 Reviews

• grade A

• 3,466 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

George Washington Middle School

• Wayne Township Public School District, NJ
• 6-8

• grade A

• 552 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Anthony Wayne Middle School

• Wayne Township Public School District, NJ
• 6-8
• Rating 3.4 out of 5  5 reviews

High School Senior: /School made transition from elementary school very easyRead 5 Reviews

• grade A

• 655 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Al-Ghazaly High School

• Private School
• WAYNE, NJ
• 7-12
• Rating 3.41 out of 5  37 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 37 Reviews

• grade A

• 345 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Schuyler Colfax Middle School

• Wayne Township Public School District, NJ
• 6-8

• grade A

• 671 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lakeside School

• Pompton Lakes School District, NJ
• 6-8

• grade A minus

• 393 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Packanack Elementary School

• Wayne Township Public School District, NJ
• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• 428 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

James Fallon Elementary School

• Wayne Township Public School District, NJ
• K-5

• grade A minus

• 384 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lincoln School

• Pompton Lakes School District, NJ
• PK, K-5
• 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

• 325 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Wanaque Elementary School

• Wanaque School District, NJ
• PK, K-8
• 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

• 503 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lafayette Elementary School

• Wayne Township Public School District, NJ
• PK, K-5
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Niche User: Best school for least amount of diversity. High population of white people in NJ.Diversity doesn't make a school better. Cleanliness and details make the school successful. I'm ethnic and love this schoolRead 1 Review

• grade B+

• 334 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Clifton School No. 8

• Clifton Public School District, NJ
• PK, K-5

• grade B+

• 185 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio