There are 12 schools in the USA with the word passaic in the name.
The word "Passaic" is commonly found in U.S. public school names largely due to its historical and geographic significance, particularly in New Jersey. The name originates from the Passaic River and the city of Passaic, both of which have been central to the region's development since colonial times. Schools in the area frequently adopt the name to reflect local pride and to honor the community's roots in Native American and early American history, as the word "Passaic" itself is derived from a Lenape word meaning "valley" or "place where the land splits." By naming public schools after Passaic, districts help to preserve a sense of local identity and continuity while fostering a connection between students and the region's cultural heritage. This tradition also serves to reinforce civic awareness and encourage students to feel a sense of belonging within their own geographic community.
New Jersey (12)
Passaic County-Manchester Regional High School in Haledon, NJPassaic Valley Regional High School in Little Falls, NJ
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering in Passaic, NJ
Passaic Arts and Science Charter School in Passaic, NJ
Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 in Passaic, NJ
Passaic High School No. 12 in Passaic, NJ
Passaic Preparatory Academy in Passaic, NJ
Ybh of Passaic-Hillel in Passaic, NJ
Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic Boys' in Passaic, NJ
Passaic Regional School in Totowa, NJ
Passaic County Technical Institute in Wayne, NJ
Passaic County Technical Institute STEM Academy in Wayne, NJ
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