These Are Passaic County's Top Public Elementary Schools, New Rankings Show

Some of the area's best public elementary schools are right here in Passaic County, according to fresh rankings from Niche.com that highlight top-performing schools across the nation.

Albert P. Terhune Elementary School in Wayne.
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Cecilia Levine

11/14/2024 4:47 p.m.

While Niche ranks schools nationwide, Daily Voice is diving deeper into what makes the area a standout for quality education.

Niche’s rankings draw on a comprehensive analysis of academic performance and student life, combining U.S. Department of Education data with test scores, college data, and ratings from millions of Niche users. The meticulous process identifies the schools that excel in academic rigor, teacher quality, and overall learning environments.

In Passaic County, Wayne dominated, with eight school having made the top 15.

Here’s a look at the top public elementary schools in Passaic County, according to Niche:

15. Theunis Dey (Wayne)
14. School No. 28 (Paterson)
13. Clifton School No. 9
12. Wanaque Elementary
11. Clifton School No. 16
10. Haskell Elementary School (Wanaque)
9. Pines Lake Elementary School (Wayne)
8. Lincoln School (Pompton Lakes)
7. James Fallon Elementary (Wayne)
6. Lafayette Elementary School (Wayne)
5. Little Falls School No. 3
4. Randall Carter School (Wayne)
3. John F Kennedy Elementary School (Wayne)
2. Packanack Elementary School (Wayne)
1. Albert P. Terhune Elementary School (Wayne)

Click here for the top public elementary schools in Passaic County and here for the top public elementary schools in New Jersey.

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