PASSAIC GIFTED AND TALENTED ACADEMY SCHOOL NO. 20

Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Passaic City School District school district, located in Passaic, NJ with about 864 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 54 teachers, Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy (School No. 20) is a specialized magnet school located in Passaic, New Jersey, dedicated to serving high-achieving students in grades 1 through 8. Unlike a traditional neighborhood school, it operates as a selective program designed to provide a rigorous and enriched academic environment. The school’s curriculum is specifically tailored to meet the needs of gifted learners, emphasizing critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and accelerated instruction to ensure students are challenged beyond the standard state benchmarks.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a community of intellectual curiosity and innovation. By grouping high-ability students together, School No. 20 creates a unique peer environment where students are encouraged to pursue advanced projects and specialized enrichment activities. Through its focused mission, the academy aims to cultivate the potential of Passaic’s brightest young scholars, preparing them for success in competitive high school programs and future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 at (973) 470-5500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.