Our Passaic neighborhood
Learningville is at 140 Howe Avenue, a residential street in the City of Passaic between Main Avenue — the city’s busy commercial corridor — and Paulison Avenue. Christopher Columbus Park is about a block away, and William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 is about 0.1 mile from our door.
Schools near Learningville
Public schools in the City of Passaic are run by Passaic City Public Schools. Being close to Learningville does not determine which school a child attends — the district sets school assignment and registration. Grades shown are from New Jersey Department of Education 2023–24 school reports; confirm current grades with each school.
School district
- 663 Main Avenue, Passaic, NJ 07055DistrictAbout 0.3 mi
Passaic City Public Schools
The public school district for the City of Passaic, including student registration and its early childhood (Pre-K) program.
Public elementary schools
- 390 Gregory Avenue, Passaic, NJ 07055K–8About 0.1 mi
William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11
District school serving kindergarten through grade 8.
- 19 Henry Street, Passaic, NJ 07055Grades 2–8About 0.2 mi
Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20
District gifted and talented academy for grades 2–8; ask the district how admission works.
- 225 Madison Street, Passaic, NJ 07055K–8About 0.3 mi
Sonia Sotomayor School No. 21
District school serving kindergarten through grade 8.
- 85 Hamilton Avenue, Passaic, NJ 07055Pre-K–8About 0.5 mi
Martin Luther King, Jr. School No. 6
District school serving Pre-K through grade 8.
- 390 Van Houten Avenue, Passaic, NJ 07055K–8About 0.6 mi
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1
District school serving kindergarten through grade 8.
- 151 Harrison Street, Passaic, NJ 07055K–6About 0.8 mi
Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10
District school serving kindergarten through grade 6.
- 64 Parker Avenue, Passaic, NJ 07055K–3About 0.9 mi
Mahatma Gandhi School No. 25
District school serving kindergarten through grade 3.
- 140 First Street, Passaic, NJ 07055K–6About 0.9 mi
Etta Gero School No. 9
District school serving kindergarten through grade 6.
Public charter schools
- 40 Tulip Street, Passaic, NJ 07055Grades 2–4About 0.2 mi
Passaic Arts & Science Charter School – Passaic Elementary
Tuition-free public charter school campus for grades 2–4; admissions information is on the school's website.
- 48 Bergen Street, Passaic, NJ 07055K–1About 0.9 mi
Passaic Arts & Science Charter School – Passaic Primary
Tuition-free public charter school campus for kindergarten and grade 1.
Private and religious schools
- 22 Kent Court, Passaic, NJ 07055Pre-K–12About 0.5 mi
Collegiate School
Independent private school serving Pre-K through grade 12.
- 270 Passaic Avenue, Passaic, NJ 07055Day schoolAbout 0.6 mi
YBH of Passaic
Jewish day school with early childhood, boys' and girls' divisions.
- 223 President Street, Passaic, NJ 07055CatholicAbout 0.8 mi
St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic School
Ukrainian Catholic day school; contact the school for current grades and enrollment.
Hospitals, pediatric and urgent care
These listings are provided for convenience only and are not medical advice or a recommendation. Hours and services change — call ahead or check each website.
Hospitals with 24/7 emergency departments
- 350 Boulevard, Passaic, NJ 07055EmergencyAbout 0.3 mi
St. Mary's General Hospital
Passaic's general hospital, with an emergency department.
- 703 Main Street, Paterson, NJ 07503Pediatric EDAbout 3.4 mi
St. Joseph's University Medical Center
Its website describes a separate 24/7 pediatric emergency department with its own entrance.
- 30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601Pediatric EDAbout 4.2 mi
Hackensack University Medical Center
Home to Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital, whose pediatric emergency department is open 24/7 according to the hospital.
Urgent care that sees children
- 700 Main Avenue, Passaic, NJ 07055Walk-inAbout 0.3 mi
LevelUp MD Passaic Urgent Care
Walk-in urgent care that states it treats children and adults.
- 154 Main Avenue, Passaic, NJ 07055Walk-inAbout 1.2 mi
+MEDRITE Passaic Urgent Care
Walk-in urgent care that lists pediatric care among its services.
- 780 Route 3 West, Clifton, NJ 07012Pediatric onlyAbout 2 mi
PM Pediatric Care – Clifton
Pediatric-only urgent care for children and young adults.
- 889 Allwood Road, Clifton, NJ 07012Walk-inAbout 2.1 mi
AFC Urgent Care Clifton
Walk-in urgent care with a children's urgent care service; check the website for age guidance.
Community and public health
- 333 Passaic Street, Passaic, NJ 07055Public healthAbout 0.5 mi
City of Passaic Division of Health
The city's health division; call or check the city website for clinic hours and services.
- 220 Passaic Street, Passaic, NJ 07055PediatricsAbout 0.7 mi
North Hudson Community Action Corporation Health Center – Passaic
Nonprofit community health center offering pediatrics, adult medicine, dental and women's health.
- 24/7 hotline
New Jersey Poison Information & Education System (NJPIES)
Free, confidential poison help 24/7. Call 1-800-222-1222.
- 24/7 helpline
NJ 211
Statewide 24/7 helpline and directory for health and human services. Dial 2-1-1.
Libraries, parks and family resources
Places to read, play and get support. Park amenities are listed only where the managing agency states them.
Libraries
- 195 Gregory Avenue, Passaic, NJ 07055LibraryAbout 0.4 mi
Passaic Public Library – Julius Forstmann Main Library
Passaic's main public library.
- 80 Third Street, Passaic, NJ 07055LibraryAbout 0.9 mi
Passaic Public Library – Reid Memorial Branch
The library's branch on the east side of Passaic.
- 292 Piaget Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07011LibraryAbout 1.5 mi
Clifton Memorial Library
Clifton's main public library; check its website for hours and non-resident policies.
Parks and playgrounds
- 380 Paulison Avenue, Passaic, NJ 07055City parkAbout 0.1 mi
Christopher Columbus Park
City park on Paulison Avenue, the closest listed park to Learningville.
- Passaic Avenue & Van Houten Avenue, Passaic, NJCity parkAbout 0.8 mi
Third Ward Park
City park near the Passaic train station.
- 59 Westervelt Place, Passaic, NJ 07055City parkAbout 0.9 mi
Shevchenko Park
City park in south Passaic.
- 794 Park Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013Playground · Spray parkAbout 1.1 mi
Weasel Brook Park
Passaic County park; the county lists a playground, spray park, walking paths and picnic areas.
- Veterans Court, Passaic, NJ 07055Playground · Spray park
Dundee Island Park
Passaic County riverfront park; the county lists a playground, spray park, amphitheater and walking paths.
Child care and family resources
- 114 Prospect Street, Passaic, NJ 07055County servicesAbout 0.4 mi
Passaic County Board of Social Services – Passaic Office
County social services, with a field office in Passaic.
- 333 Passaic Street, Passaic, NJ 07055WICAbout 0.5 mi
City of Passaic WIC Program
Nutrition support for eligible women, infants and young children.
- 2 Market Street, Suite 300, Paterson, NJ 07501Child care helpAbout 4.4 mi
4Cs of Passaic County
Passaic County's child care resource and referral agency, which handles New Jersey Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) applications and referrals.
- State program
NJ Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
The State program that helps eligible families pay for child care. Eligibility is decided by the State and 4Cs.
- State search
Child Care in New Jersey – Provider Search
The State's search tool for regulated child care providers.
- Licensing lookup
NJ Department of Children and Families – Child Care Explorer
The State licensing agency's public lookup for licensed child care providers.
- 82 Totowa Road, Wayne, NJ 07470Under 3
Northeast Regional Early Intervention Collaborative
New Jersey Early Intervention for children under 3 with developmental concerns, serving Passaic County. Statewide referral line: 1-888-653-4463.
Transportation and directions
Learningville is on Howe Avenue between Main Avenue and Paulison Avenue — about 0.1 mile from Paulison Avenue and 0.3 mile from Main Avenue. Check NJ TRANSIT for current routes and schedules.
Public transportation
- Passaic Avenue & Van Houten Avenue, Passaic, NJ 07055RailAbout 0.8 mi
NJ TRANSIT Passaic Station
Rail station on NJ TRANSIT's Main/Bergen County Line toward Hoboken.
- Bus
NJ TRANSIT bus route 707
Stops along Paulison Avenue and Main Avenue near Learningville. Use NJ TRANSIT's trip planner for the nearest stop.
- Bus
Buses on Main Avenue
Several NJ TRANSIT routes run along Main Avenue, about 0.3 mile east. Check NJ TRANSIT for current routes.
Major roads
- Local
Main Avenue
Passaic's main commercial street, meeting Howe Avenue about 0.3 mile east of Learningville.
- Highway
NJ Route 21
Runs along the Passaic River; Passaic exits include Main Avenue / River Drive.
- Highway
NJ Route 3 and the Garden State Parkway
Reached through Clifton, south and west of Passaic.