Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering vs Vincent Capuana School No. 15
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 674 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering
Passaic · Public high · Grades 6–12
650 students
Vincent Capuana School No. 15
Passaic · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
147 students
| Measure | Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering Passaic, New Jersey | Vincent Capuana School No. 15 Passaic, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 357 | #1302 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #8867 of 16,910 | #37988 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 650 | 147 |
| Enrollment | 650 | 147 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | Passaic | Passaic |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 30.9).
- •Vincent Capuana School No. 15 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 100%).
- •Vincent Capuana School No. 15 does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.3).
- •Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering is the larger school with 650 students compared with 147.
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 Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering better than Vincent Capuana School No. 15?
On the Success Index (US), Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering ranks higher (48.2 vs 30.9 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 Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering and Vincent Capuana School No. 15?
About 674 m in a straight line, between Passaic and Passaic in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering: 650. Vincent Capuana School No. 15: 147. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering and Vincent Capuana School No. 15 rank in New Jersey?
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering is 202nd of 357 and Vincent Capuana School No. 15 is 1302nd of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).