Largest Schools in Paterson (2025)
Schools with the highest enrollment. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 42 schools in Paterson, New Jersey. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Jersey.
- 141Eastside High SchoolPaterson · Public HighEnrollment: 2,073
- 219John F. Kennedy High SchoolPaterson · Public HighEnrollment: 1,846
- 324Joseph A. Taub SchoolPaterson · Public MiddleEnrollment: 976
- 422Community Charter School of PatersonPaterson · Charter ElementaryEnrollment: 896
- 524School 16Paterson · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 813
- 638School 5Paterson · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 753
- 744Philip's Academy Charter School of PatersonPaterson · Charter ElementaryEnrollment: 683
- 849Charles J. Riley/ School 9Paterson · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 682
- 933School 24Paterson · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 668
- 1019School 21Paterson · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 665
- 1126International High SchoolPaterson · Public HighEnrollment: 650
- 1238School 27Paterson · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 641
- 1316Senator Frank Lautenberg SchoolPaterson · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 605
- 1436School 18Paterson · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 601
- 1523School 15Paterson · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 577
- 1628Dr. Hani Awadallah SchoolPaterson · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 575
- 1728School 25Paterson · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 526
- 1827Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational ComplexPaterson · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 513
- 1922School 13Paterson · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 499
- 2022Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. SchoolPaterson · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 491
- 2122School 10Paterson · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 474
- 2222School 12Paterson · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 474
- 2329New Roberto ClementePaterson · Public MiddleEnrollment: 473
- 2429School 2Paterson · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 473
- 2581School 28Paterson · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 463
- 2661Alexander Hamilton AcademyPaterson · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 439
- 2727School 26Paterson · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 419
- 2823School 8Paterson · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 411
- 2927Paterson STEAM High SchoolPaterson · Public HighEnrollment: 379
- 3034Brilla New Jersey Charter SchoolPaterson · Charter ElementaryEnrollment: 362
- 3129School 20Paterson · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 343
- 3223Edward W. KilpatrickPaterson · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 295
- 3356School 19Paterson · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 288
- 3461Norman S. WeirPaterson · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 272
- 3525Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing ArtsPaterson · Public HighEnrollment: 258
- 3630Roberto ClementePaterson · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 254
- 3731School 7Paterson · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 250
- 3850Dale AvenuePaterson · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 228
- 3965School 1Paterson · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 217
- 4025Paterson P-TECH High SchoolPaterson · Public HighEnrollment: 193
- 4123School 3Paterson · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 167
- 4249Newcomers High SchoolPaterson · Public HighEnrollment: 106
| # | School | Sector | Enrollment | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastside High School Paterson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 2,073 | 41.4 Lower 50% | 58.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 2,073 |
| 2 | John F. Kennedy High School Paterson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 1,846 | 19.4 Lower 50% | 0.5% Math proficiency | 1,846 |
| 3 | Joseph A. Taub School Paterson · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 976 | 24.0 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 976 |
| 4 | Community Charter School of Paterson Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 896 | 21.5 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 896 |
| 5 | School 16 Paterson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 813 | 23.9 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 813 |
| 6 | School 5 Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 753 | 38.4 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 753 |
| 7 | Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 683 | 43.7 Lower 50% | 78.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 683 |
| 8 | Charles J. Riley/ School 9 Paterson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 682 | 49.1 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 682 |
| 9 | School 24 Paterson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 668 | 33.2 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 668 |
| 10 | School 21 Paterson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 665 | 18.5 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 665 |
| 11 | International High School Paterson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 650 | 25.7 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 650 |
| 12 | School 27 Paterson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 641 | 38.0 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 641 |
| 13 | Senator Frank Lautenberg School Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 605 | 16.4 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 605 |
| 14 | School 18 Paterson · Elementary · Grades 1–8 | Public | 601 | 36.4 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 601 |
| 15 | School 15 Paterson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 577 | 23.3 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 577 |
| 16 | Dr. Hani Awadallah School Paterson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 575 | 28.3 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 575 |
| 17 | School 25 Paterson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 526 | 28.2 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 526 |
| 18 | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex Paterson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 513 | 26.5 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 513 |
| 19 | School 13 Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 499 | 22.3 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 499 |
| 20 | Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School Paterson · Elementary · Grades 1–8 | Public | 491 | 22.2 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 491 |
| 21 | School 10 Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 474 | 22.1 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 474 |
| 22 | School 12 Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 474 | 21.9 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 474 |
| 23 | New Roberto Clemente Paterson · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 473 | 29.4 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 473 |
| 24 | School 2 Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 473 | 29.0 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 473 |
| 25 | School 28 Paterson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 463 | 80.6 Top 10% | 99.5% Math proficiency | 463 |
| 26 | Alexander Hamilton Academy Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 439 | 61.4 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 439 |
| 27 | School 26 Paterson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 419 | 26.7 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 419 |
| 28 | School 8 Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 411 | 22.9 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 411 |
| 29 | Paterson STEAM High School Paterson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 379 | 26.7 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 379 |
| 30 | Brilla New Jersey Charter School Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Charter | 362 | 34.1 Lower 50% | 81.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 362 |
| 31 | School 20 Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 343 | 29.0 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 343 |
| 32 | Edward W. Kilpatrick Paterson · Elementary · Grades PK–3 | Public | 295 | 23.0 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 295 |
| 33 | School 19 Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 288 | 56.2 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 288 |
| 34 | Norman S. Weir Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 272 | 61.0 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 272 |
| 35 | Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts Paterson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 258 | 24.6 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 258 |
| 36 | Roberto Clemente Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 254 | 29.7 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 254 |
| 37 | School 7 Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 250 | 31.2 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 250 |
| 38 | Dale Avenue Paterson · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 228 | 50.0 Lower 50% | 78.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 228 |
| 39 | School 1 Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 217 | 64.5 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 217 |
| 40 | Paterson P-TECH High School Paterson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 193 | 25.3 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 193 |
| 41 | School 3 Paterson · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 167 | 23.2 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 167 |
| 42 | Newcomers High School Paterson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 106 | 49.1 Lower 50% | 49.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 106 |
Eastside High School in Paterson leads the 2025 list of largest schools in Paterson with Enrollment 2,073. Of the 42 schools shown, 39 are public, 3 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider New Jersey largest schools rankings, every school on the Paterson page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best largest school in Paterson?
Eastside High School in Paterson, New Jersey ranks first among largest schools in Paterson with Enrollment 2,073 (Enrollment: 2,073).
How are largest schools in Paterson ranked?
Schools with the highest enrollment. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.