School 27
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Paterson, New Jersey 07502 · Paterson Public School District
#1216 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#33316 of 50,301 nationally
About School 27
School 27 is a public elementary located in Paterson, in the Paterson Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 641 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1216th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (66th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (27th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 641.
There are 47 schools in Paterson; School 27 ranks 12th of 43 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)33%
- Reading proficiency (30%)46%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)80.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for School 27 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near School 27
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Joseph A. Taub School
Paterson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
976 students · 754 m away
School 19
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades K–4
288 students · 867 m away
John F. Kennedy High School
Paterson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,846 students · 1.2 km away
School 5
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
753 students · 1.4 km away
Haledon Public School
Haledon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
996 students · 1.6 km away
School 7
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
250 students · 1.6 km away
Memorial School
Totowa · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
413 students · 1.8 km away
College Achieve Paterson Charter School
Paterson · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,688 students · 1.9 km away
School 2
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades K–8
473 students · 2.0 km away
Paterson Arts and Science Charter School
Paterson · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,330 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Allen W. Roberts School
New Providence · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
641 students
John M. Bailey Community School
Bayonne · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
640 students
Columbus Elementary School
Carteret · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
642 students
North Dover Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
640 students
James F. Murray School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
642 students
Erial Elementary School
Sicklerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
643 students
Frequently asked questions
Is School 27 a good school?
School 27 has a Success Index (US) of 38.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1216 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does School 27 rank in New Jersey?
School 27 ranks #1216 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #33316 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend School 27?
School 27 had 641 students in 2025.
Is School 27 a elementary school or a high school?
School 27 is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near School 27?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of School 27; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.