Schools in Paterson, New Jersey (2025)
47 schools · 27,846 students · 41 public, 6 charter · median Enrollment 474.
Paterson, in New Jersey, has 47 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 27,846 students. By level there are 33 elementary, 7 high, 4 other, 3 middle; by sector 41 public, 6 charter.
The median Enrollment across Paterson's schools is 474, above the New Jersey median of 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
42 of the 47 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is School 28 (80.6, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), followed by School 1 (64.5, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Alexander Hamilton Academy (61.4, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of United States for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Eastside High School (2,073 students), John F. Kennedy High School (1,846 students), Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology (1,708 students).
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Ranked schools in Paterson
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Jersey.
- 181School 28Paterson · Public Elementary99.5% Math proficiency · 463 students
- 265School 1Paterson · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 217 students
- 361Alexander Hamilton AcademyPaterson · Public Elementary51% Math proficiency · 439 students
- 461Norman S. WeirPaterson · Public Elementary46% Math proficiency · 272 students
- 556School 19Paterson · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 288 students
- 650Dale AvenuePaterson · Public Elementary78.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 228 students
- 749Charles J. Riley/ School 9Paterson · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 682 students
- 849Newcomers High SchoolPaterson · Public High49.1% Free/reduced-price lunch · 106 students
- 944Philip's Academy Charter School of PatersonPaterson · Charter Elementary78.3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 683 students
- 1041Eastside High SchoolPaterson · Public High58.3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 2,073 students
- 1138School 5Paterson · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 753 students
- 1238School 27Paterson · Public Elementary33% Math proficiency · 641 students
- 1336School 18Paterson · Public Elementary18% Math proficiency · 601 students
- 1434Brilla New Jersey Charter SchoolPaterson · Charter Elementary81.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 362 students
- 1533School 24Paterson · Public Elementary23% Math proficiency · 668 students
- 1631School 7Paterson · Public Elementary20% Math proficiency · 250 students
- 1730Roberto ClementePaterson · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 254 students
- 1829New Roberto ClementePaterson · Public Middle12% Math proficiency · 473 students
- 1929School 2Paterson · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 473 students
- 2029School 20Paterson · Public Elementary11% Math proficiency · 343 students
- 2128Dr. Hani Awadallah SchoolPaterson · Public Elementary21% Math proficiency · 575 students
- 2228School 25Paterson · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 526 students
- 2327Paterson STEAM High SchoolPaterson · Public High7.5% Math proficiency · 379 students
- 2427School 26Paterson · Public Elementary16% Math proficiency · 419 students
- 2527Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational ComplexPaterson · Public Elementary9% Math proficiency · 513 students
- 2626International High SchoolPaterson · Public High7% Math proficiency · 650 students
- 2725Paterson P-TECH High SchoolPaterson · Public High2.5% Math proficiency · 193 students
- 2825Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing ArtsPaterson · Public High2.5% Math proficiency · 258 students
- 2924Joseph A. Taub SchoolPaterson · Public Middle18% Math proficiency · 976 students
- 3024School 16Paterson · Public Elementary20% Math proficiency · 813 students
- 3123School 15Paterson · Public Elementary14% Math proficiency · 577 students
- 3223School 3Paterson · Public Elementary21% Math proficiency · 167 students
- 3323Edward W. KilpatrickPaterson · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 295 students
- 3423School 8Paterson · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 411 students
- 3522School 13Paterson · Public Elementary13% Math proficiency · 499 students
- 3622Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. SchoolPaterson · Public Elementary9% Math proficiency · 491 students
- 3722School 10Paterson · Public Elementary11% Math proficiency · 474 students
- 3822School 12Paterson · Public Elementary7% Math proficiency · 474 students
- 3922Community Charter School of PatersonPaterson · Charter Elementary24% Math proficiency · 896 students
- 4019John F. Kennedy High SchoolPaterson · Public High0.5% Math proficiency · 1,846 students
- 4119School 21Paterson · Public Elementary6% Math proficiency · 665 students
- 4216Senator Frank Lautenberg SchoolPaterson · Public Elementary11% Math proficiency · 605 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | School 28 Paterson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 80.6 Top 10% | 99.5% Math proficiency | 463 |
| 2 | School 1 Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 64.5 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 217 |
| 3 | Alexander Hamilton Academy Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 61.4 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 439 |
| 4 | Norman S. Weir Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 61.0 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 272 |
| 5 | School 19 Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 56.2 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 288 |
| 6 | Dale Avenue Paterson · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 50.0 Lower 50% | 78.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 228 |
| 7 | Charles J. Riley/ School 9 Paterson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 49.1 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 682 |
| 8 | Newcomers High School Paterson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 49.1 Lower 50% | 49.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 106 |
| 9 | Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 43.7 Lower 50% | 78.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 683 |
| 10 | Eastside High School Paterson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 41.4 Lower 50% | 58.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 2,073 |
| 11 | School 5 Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 38.4 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 753 |
| 12 | School 27 Paterson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 38.0 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 641 |
| 13 | School 18 Paterson · Elementary · Grades 1–8 | Public | 36.4 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 601 |
| 14 | Brilla New Jersey Charter School Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Charter | 34.1 Lower 50% | 81.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 362 |
| 15 | School 24 Paterson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 33.2 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 668 |
| 16 | School 7 Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 31.2 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 250 |
| 17 | Roberto Clemente Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 29.7 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 254 |
| 18 | New Roberto Clemente Paterson · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 29.4 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 473 |
| 19 | School 2 Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 29.0 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 473 |
| 20 | School 20 Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 29.0 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 343 |
| 21 | Dr. Hani Awadallah School Paterson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 28.3 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 575 |
| 22 | School 25 Paterson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 28.2 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 526 |
| 23 | Paterson STEAM High School Paterson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 26.7 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 379 |
| 24 | School 26 Paterson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 26.7 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 419 |
| 25 | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex Paterson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 26.5 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 513 |
| 26 | International High School Paterson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 25.7 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 650 |
| 27 | Paterson P-TECH High School Paterson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 25.3 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 193 |
| 28 | Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts Paterson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 24.6 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 258 |
| 29 | Joseph A. Taub School Paterson · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 24.0 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 976 |
| 30 | School 16 Paterson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 23.9 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 813 |
| 31 | School 15 Paterson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.3 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 577 |
| 32 | School 3 Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 23.2 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 167 |
| 33 | Edward W. Kilpatrick Paterson · Elementary · Grades PK–3 | Public | 23.0 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 295 |
| 34 | School 8 Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 22.9 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 411 |
| 35 | School 13 Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 22.3 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 499 |
| 36 | Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School Paterson · Elementary · Grades 1–8 | Public | 22.2 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 491 |
| 37 | School 10 Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 22.1 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 474 |
| 38 | School 12 Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 21.9 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 474 |
| 39 | Community Charter School of Paterson Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 21.5 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 896 |
| 40 | John F. Kennedy High School Paterson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 19.4 Lower 50% | 0.5% Math proficiency | 1,846 |
| 41 | School 21 Paterson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 18.5 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 665 |
| 42 | Senator Frank Lautenberg School Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 16.4 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 605 |
Other schools in Paterson
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
15.7
Young Men's Academy
Paterson · Public middle · Grades 3–8
50 students
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Anna Iandoli Early Learning Center
Paterson · Public other · Grades PK–PK
99 students
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College Achieve Paterson Charter School
Paterson · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,688 students
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Paterson Arts and Science Charter School
Paterson · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,330 students
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Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology
Paterson · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,708 students
Compare the top 4 schools in Paterson side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Paterson?
School 28 is the highest-ranked school in Paterson with a Success Index (US) of 80.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Paterson?
Paterson has 47 schools (33 elementary, 7 high, 3 middle, 4 other) educating 27,846 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Paterson?
The median Enrollment across schools in Paterson is 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.