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Best Schools in 07501, NJ
07501, NJ has 34 public schools (8 high, 4 middle, 20 elementary) serving 21,017 students. On average they score 20% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in 07501 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 07501, NJ
The top high schools in 07501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Passaic Valley Regional High School
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Passaic Valley Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1039 Students
2. Paterson P-tech
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 202 Students
3. International High School
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 694 Students
4. Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 252 Students
5. John F. Kennedy High School
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2053 Students
6. Newcomers High School
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 37 Students
7. Eastside High School
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2323 Students
8. Alternative High School
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 125 Students
Best Middle Schools in 07501, NJ
The top middle schools in 07501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Memorial Middle School
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Woodland Park School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 347 Students
2. Young Men's Academy
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 65 Students
3. Joseph A. Taub School
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 978 Students
4. New Roberto Clemente
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 07501, NJ
The top elementary schools in 07501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. School 28
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 484 Students
2. Norman S. Weir
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 262 Students
3. Philip's Academy Charter School Of Paterson
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Philip's Academy Charter School Of Paterson • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 515 Students
4. School 2
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 485 Students
5. Community Charter School Of Paterson
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Community Charter School Of Paterson • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 874 Students
6. School 7
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 326 Students
7. Alexander Hamilton Academy
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 508 Students
8. School 16
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 835 Students
9. Roberto Clemente
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 271 Students
10. School 15
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 596 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 07501, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
07501, NJ has a total population of 38,677 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 71%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 07501, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 07501, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 07501, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 07501, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 07501, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 07501, NJ
How many schools are in 07501, NJ?
07501, NJ has 34 public schools: 8 high schools, 4 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 21,017 students in total.
How do schools in 07501 perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in 07501 score 20% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in 07501 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 07501?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 11%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations