Charles J. Riley/ School 9 vs Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 243 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles J. Riley/ School 9
Paterson Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ8
682 students
Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology
Paterson Β· Charter other Β· Grades Kβ12
1,708 students
| Measure | Charles J. Riley/ School 9 Paterson, New Jersey | Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | β Not rated |
| State rank | #1071 of 1,479 | β |
| National rank | #25739 of 50,301 | β |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PKβ8 | Grades Kβ12 |
| Students | 682 | 1,708 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 1,708 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 25% |
| city | Paterson | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Charles J. Riley/ School 9 does better on math proficiency (41% vs 25%).
- β’Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- β’Charles J. Riley/ School 9 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 78.2%).
- β’Charles J. Riley/ School 9 does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.9).
- β’Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology is the larger school with 1,708 students compared with 682.
- β’Charles J. Riley/ School 9 is a public school while Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Charles J. Riley/ School 9 better than Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Charles J. Riley/ School 9 and Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology?
About 243 m in a straight line, between Paterson and Paterson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles J. Riley/ School 9: 682. Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology: 1,708. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles J. Riley/ School 9 and Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology rank in New Jersey?
Charles J. Riley/ School 9 is 1071st of 1,479 and Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology is unranked among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).