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 Score6%
ELA Assessment Score18%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)16 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)4 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
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 2,073 students at Eastside High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts
publichighGrade 9-12
413 12Th Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07514
1.7
Rating
Students
258
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
24.5%
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%
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%
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%
Paterson Steam High School
publichighGrade 9-12
764 11Th Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07514
1.6
Rating
Students
379
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
5%
International High School
publichighGrade 9-12
200 Grand Street, Paterson, NJ 07501
1.6
Rating
Students
650
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
5%
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%
Roberto Clemente
publicelementaryK-5
434 Rosa Parks Blvd, Paterson, NJ 07501
1.4
Rating
Students
254
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
5%
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%
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%
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%
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 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 21
publicmiddlePK-8
322 10Th Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07514
1
Rating
Students
665
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
2%
School 12
publicmiddleK-8
121 North Second Street, Paterson, NJ 07522
1
Rating
Students
474
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
3%
Eastside High School
publichighGrade 9-12
150 Park Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07501
1
Rating
Students
2,073
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
1%
School 13
publicmiddleK-8
690 East 23Rd St, Paterson, NJ 07504
1
Rating
Students
499
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
6%
John F. Kennedy High School
publichighGrade 9-12
61-127 Preakness Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07502
1
Rating
Students
1,846
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
1%
School 10
publicmiddleK-8
48 Mercer Street, Paterson, NJ 07524
1
Rating
Students
474
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
6%
Math Proficiency
2%
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.