Paterson STEAM High School vs School 26
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 837 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paterson STEAM High School
Paterson · Public high · Grades 9–12
379 students
School 26
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
419 students
| Measure | Paterson STEAM High School Paterson, New Jersey | School 26 Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #299 of 357 | #1357 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #14040 of 16,910 | #40613 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 379 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 16% |
| city | Paterson | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (26.7 vs 26.7).
- •School 26 does better on math proficiency (16% vs 7.5%).
- •Paterson STEAM High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •School 26 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58% vs 64.6%).
- •Paterson STEAM High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.5).
- •School 26 is the larger school with 419 students compared with 379.
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 Paterson STEAM High School better than School 26?
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 Paterson STEAM High School and School 26?
About 837 m in a straight line, between Paterson and Paterson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paterson STEAM High School: 379. School 26: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paterson STEAM High School and School 26 rank in New Jersey?
Paterson STEAM High School is 299th of 357 and School 26 is 1357th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).