Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson vs School 16
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 580 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson
Paterson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
683 students
School 16
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
813 students
| Measure | Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson Paterson, New Jersey | School 16 Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1135 of 1,479 | #1395 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #29480 of 50,301 | #42383 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 683 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 683 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.3% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 29% |
| Math proficiency | – | 20% |
| city | Paterson | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.7 vs 23.9).
- •School 16 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.6% vs 78.3%).
- •Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.1).
- •School 16 is the larger school with 813 students compared with 683.
- •Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson is a charter school while School 16 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 Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson better than School 16?
On the Success Index (US), Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson ranks higher (43.7 vs 23.9 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 Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson and School 16?
About 580 m in a straight line, between Paterson and Paterson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson: 683. School 16: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson and School 16 rank in New Jersey?
Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson is 1135th of 1,479 and School 16 is 1395th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).