New Jersey›Passaic County›Paterson
Best Schools in Paterson, New Jersey
Compare 49 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
49
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
28,039
Total Students
Across Paterson
12.1:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
49 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score23%
ELA Assessment Score38%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)18 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓5% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,708 students at Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 3:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
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%
Alternative High School
publichighGrade 9-12
350 Market Street, Paterson, NJ 07501
5
Rating
Students
81
Student-Teacher
3:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
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%
School 1
publicelementaryK-5
1 East 32Nd Street, Paterson, NJ 07514
4
Rating
Students
217
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
27%
School 19
publicelementaryK-4
31 James Street, Paterson, NJ 07502
3
Rating
Students
288
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
22%
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%
College Achieve Paterson Charter School
charter schoolhighK-12
21 Market Street, Paterson, NJ 07501
2.8
Rating
Students
1,688
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
14%
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 27
publicelementaryPK-5
250 Richmond Ave, Paterson, NJ 07502
2.6
Rating
Students
641
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
20%
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 7
publicelementaryK-5
106 Ramsey Street, Paterson, NJ 07501
2.3
Rating
Students
250
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
10%
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%
Paterson P-Tech High School
publichighGrade 9-12
201 Memorial Drive, Paterson, NJ 07505
2.2
Rating
Students
193
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
34.5%
Math Proficiency
10%
Paterson Arts And Science Charter School
charter schoolhighK-12
225 Grand Street, Paterson, NJ 07501
2.1
Rating
Students
1,330
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
12%
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 5
publicelementaryK-5
430 Totowa Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07502
2
Rating
Students
753
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
18%
Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology
charter schoolhighK-12
196 West Railway Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07503
2
Rating
Students
1,708
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
11%
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%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Paterson
Paterson, New Jersey is home to 49 schools serving over 28,039 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Paterson, New Jersey?
There are 49 schools in Paterson, serving 28,039 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Paterson?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Paterson include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary 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.