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Best Middle Schools in Paterson, New Jersey
Compare 27 middle schools in Paterson. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
27
Middle Schools
Public & Charter Schools
28,039
Total Students
Across Paterson
12.1:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
27 schools found
About Middle Schools in Paterson
Paterson, New Jersey offers 27 middle schools providing education for students transitioning from elementary to high school. These schools focus on bridging foundational learning with advanced academic preparation.
School 28
publicmiddlePK-8
200 Presidential Boulevard, Paterson, NJ 07522
9.7
Rating
Students
463
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
99%
Math Proficiency
95%
Norman S. Weir
publicmiddleK-8
152 College Boulevard, Paterson, NJ 07505
4.2
Rating
Students
272
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
37%
Charles J. Riley/ School 9
publicmiddlePK-8
6 Timothy Street, Paterson, NJ 07503
2.9
Rating
Students
682
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
24%
Dr. Hani Awadallah School
publicmiddlePK-8
515 Marshall Street, Paterson, NJ 07503
2.8
Rating
Students
575
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
21%
Alexander Hamilton Academy
publicmiddleK-8
11-27 16Th Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07501
2.7
Rating
Students
439
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
10%
Joseph A. Taub School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
202 Union Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07502
2.7
Rating
Students
976
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
15%
School 2
publicmiddleK-8
22 Passaic Street, Paterson, NJ 07501
2.5
Rating
Students
473
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
18%
School 25
publicmiddlePK-8
287 Trenton Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07503
2.3
Rating
Students
526
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
13%
Philip'S Academy Charter School Of Paterson
charter schoolmiddleK-8
47 State Street, Paterson, NJ 07501
2
Rating
Students
683
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
17%
School 18
publicmiddleGrade 1-8
51 E 18Th Street, Paterson, NJ 07524
1.8
Rating
Students
601
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
10%
School 24
publicmiddlePK-8
50 Nineteenth Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07513
1.7
Rating
Students
668
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
10%
School 20
publicmiddleK-8
500 East 37Th Street, Paterson, NJ 07504
1.7
Rating
Students
343
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
9%
Young Men'S Academy
publicmiddleGrade 3-8
45 Smith Street, Paterson, NJ 07501
1.7
Rating
Students
50
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
24.5%
Math Proficiency
10%
Community Charter School Of Paterson
charter schoolmiddleK-8
75 Spruce St, Paterson, NJ 07501
1.5
Rating
Students
896
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
7%
School 16
publicmiddlePK-8
11 22Nd Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07513
1.3
Rating
Students
813
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
7%
School 26
publicmiddlePK-8
1 East 32Nd Street, Paterson, NJ 07514
1.3
Rating
Students
419
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
7%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex
publicmiddlePK-8
851 E 28Th Street, Paterson, NJ 07513
1.2
Rating
Students
513
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
16%
Math Proficiency
7%
New Roberto Clemente
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
482-506 Market Street, Paterson, NJ 07501
1.2
Rating
Students
473
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
7%
School 8
publicmiddleK-8
35 Chadwick Street, Paterson, NJ 07503
1.1
Rating
Students
411
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
6%
School 3
publicmiddleK-8
448 Main Street, Paterson, NJ 07501
1.1
Rating
Students
167
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
16%
Math Proficiency
5%
School Insights
Metrics for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency
Math17%
ELA30%
Students meeting state proficiency standards
Class Size Distribution
Small (<15:1)17
Moderate (15-20:1)3
Large (>20:1)0
Smaller classes allow more individual attention
Highlights
- 5% of schools rated 8/10 or above
- 976 students at Joseph A. Taub School
- Best ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many middle schools are in Paterson, New Jersey?
There are several middle schools in Paterson, providing education for students transitioning from elementary to high school with comprehensive academic programs.
What is the best middle school in Paterson?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated middle schools in Paterson include schools with ratings of 9.7 or higher. Use our filters to view all middle schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Paterson?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Paterson is 12.1:1.