Passaic Preparatory Academy vs Sonia Sotomayor School #21
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 684 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Passaic Preparatory Academy
Passaic Β· Public high Β· Grades 6β12
710 students
Sonia Sotomayor School #21
Passaic Β· Public elementary Β· Grades Kβ8
499 students
| Measure | Passaic Preparatory Academy Passaic, New Jersey | Sonia Sotomayor School #21 Passaic, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #285 of 357 | #1243 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #13425 of 16,910 | #34552 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6β12 | Grades Kβ8 |
| Students | 710 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 710 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | β |
| Math proficiency | 20% | β |
| city | Passaic | Passaic |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Sonia Sotomayor School #21 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 29.6).
- β’Sonia Sotomayor School #21 does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.7).
- β’Passaic Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 710 students compared with 499.
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 Preparatory Academy better than Sonia Sotomayor School #21?
On the Success Index (US), Sonia Sotomayor School #21 ranks higher (36.2 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 Preparatory Academy and Sonia Sotomayor School #21?
About 684 m in a straight line, between Passaic and Passaic in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Passaic Preparatory Academy: 710. Sonia Sotomayor School #21: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Passaic Preparatory Academy and Sonia Sotomayor School #21 rank in New Jersey?
Passaic Preparatory Academy is 285th of 357 and Sonia Sotomayor School #21 is 1243rd of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).