Passaic Preparatory Academy vs Thomas Jefferson School No. 1
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 666 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Passaic Preparatory Academy
Passaic · Public high · Grades 6–12
710 students
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1
Passaic · Public elementary · Grades K–8
423 students
| Measure | Passaic Preparatory Academy Passaic, New Jersey | Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 Passaic, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #285 of 357 | #1437 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #13425 of 16,910 | #44429 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 710 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 710 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 19% |
| city | Passaic | Passaic |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Passaic Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 20.7).
- •Passaic Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (20% vs 19%).
- •Passaic Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 24%).
- •Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.1% vs 100%).
- •Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.7).
- •Passaic Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 710 students compared with 423.
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 Thomas Jefferson School No. 1?
On the Success Index (US), Passaic Preparatory Academy ranks higher (29.6 vs 20.7 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 Thomas Jefferson School No. 1?
About 666 m in a straight line, between Passaic and Passaic in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Passaic Preparatory Academy: 710. Thomas Jefferson School No. 1: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Passaic Preparatory Academy and Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 rank in New Jersey?
Passaic Preparatory Academy is 285th of 357 and Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 is 1437th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).