Mario Drago School No. 3 vs Passaic Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mario Drago School No. 3
Passaic · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
776 students
Passaic Preparatory Academy
Passaic · Public high · Grades 6–12
710 students
| Measure | Mario Drago School No. 3 Passaic, New Jersey | Passaic Preparatory Academy Passaic, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1352 of 1,479 | #285 of 357 |
| National rank | #40468 of 50,301 | #13425 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 776 | 710 |
| Enrollment | 776 | 710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 20% |
| city | Passaic | Passaic |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Passaic Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 26.9).
- •Mario Drago School No. 3 does better on math proficiency (24% vs 20%).
- •Passaic Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 35%).
- •Mario Drago School No. 3 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 100%).
- •Mario Drago School No. 3 does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.7).
- •Mario Drago School No. 3 is the larger school with 776 students compared with 710.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mario Drago School No. 3 better than Passaic Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Passaic Preparatory Academy ranks higher (29.6 vs 26.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mario Drago School No. 3 and Passaic Preparatory Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Passaic and Passaic in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mario Drago School No. 3: 776. Passaic Preparatory Academy: 710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mario Drago School No. 3 and Passaic Preparatory Academy rank in New Jersey?
Mario Drago School No. 3 is 1352nd of 1,479 and Passaic Preparatory Academy is 285th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).