College Achieve Paterson Charter School vs Young Men's Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 600 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Achieve Paterson Charter School
Paterson · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,688 students
Young Men's Academy
Paterson · Public middle · Grades 3–8
50 students
| Measure | College Achieve Paterson Charter School Paterson, New Jersey | Young Men's Academy Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 1,688 | 50 |
| Enrollment | 1,688 | 50 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 90% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 7.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 5% |
| city | Paterson | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •College Achieve Paterson Charter School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 5%).
- •College Achieve Paterson Charter School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24.5%).
- •Young Men's Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90% vs 91.6%).
- •Young Men's Academy does better on students per teacher (7.1 vs 20.1).
- •College Achieve Paterson Charter School is the larger school with 1,688 students compared with 50.
- •College Achieve Paterson Charter School is a charter school while Young Men's Academy is a public 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 College Achieve Paterson Charter School better than Young Men's Academy?
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 College Achieve Paterson Charter School and Young Men's Academy?
About 600 m in a straight line, between Paterson and Paterson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Achieve Paterson Charter School: 1,688. Young Men's Academy: 50. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Achieve Paterson Charter School and Young Men's Academy rank in New Jersey?
College Achieve Paterson Charter School is unranked and Young Men's Academy is unranked among other schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).