Alexander Hamilton Academy vs Paterson P-TECH High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 122 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander Hamilton Academy
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades K–8
439 students
Paterson P-TECH High School
Paterson · Public high · Grades 9–12
193 students
| Measure | Alexander Hamilton Academy Paterson, New Jersey | Paterson P-TECH High School Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #873 of 1,479 | #303 of 357 |
| National rank | #17177 of 50,301 | #14328 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 439 | 193 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.7% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 2.5% |
| city | Paterson | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alexander Hamilton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 25.3).
- •Alexander Hamilton Academy does better on math proficiency (51% vs 2.5%).
- •Alexander Hamilton Academy does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 27%).
- •Paterson P-TECH High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 67.7%).
- •Paterson P-TECH High School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.7).
- •Alexander Hamilton Academy is the larger school with 439 students compared with 193.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alexander Hamilton Academy better than Paterson P-TECH High School?
On the Success Index (US), Alexander Hamilton Academy ranks higher (61.4 vs 25.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alexander Hamilton Academy and Paterson P-TECH High School?
About 122 m in a straight line, between Paterson and Paterson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander Hamilton Academy: 439. Paterson P-TECH High School: 193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander Hamilton Academy and Paterson P-TECH High School rank in New Jersey?
Alexander Hamilton Academy is 873rd of 1,479 and Paterson P-TECH High School is 303rd of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).