Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 vs Passaic Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 617 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20
Passaic · Public middle · Grades 2–8
742 students
Passaic Preparatory Academy
Passaic · Public high · Grades 6–12
710 students
| Measure | Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 Passaic, New Jersey | Passaic Preparatory Academy Passaic, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #355 of 440 | #285 of 357 |
| National rank | #8940 of 15,369 | #13425 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 2–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 742 | 710 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 20% |
| city | Passaic | Passaic |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 29.6).
- •Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 does better on math proficiency (38% vs 20%).
- •Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 53%).
- •Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.7).
- •Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 is the larger school with 742 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 Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 better than Passaic Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 ranks higher (44.0 vs 29.6 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 Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 and Passaic Preparatory Academy?
About 617 m in a straight line, between Passaic and Passaic in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20: 742. Passaic Preparatory Academy: 710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 and Passaic Preparatory Academy rank in New Jersey?
Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 is 355th of 440 and Passaic Preparatory Academy is 285th of 357 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).