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Best Schools in 07502, NJ
07502, NJ has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,584 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in 07502 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 07502, NJ
The top high schools in 07502, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Passaic Valley Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Passaic Valley Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1039 Students
2. John F. Kennedy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2053 Students
Best Middle Schools in 07502, NJ
The top middle schools in 07502, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington Park School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Totowa Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 487 Students
2. Joseph A. Taub School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 978 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 07502, NJ
The top elementary schools in 07502, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. School 19
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 343 Students
2. Memorial School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Totowa Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 416 Students
3. School 2
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Actual Test Scores
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 485 Students
4. School 5
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 785 Students
5. School 7
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Projected Test Scores
Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 326 Students
6. School 27
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Projected Test Scores
Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 672 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 07502, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
07502, NJ has a total population of 16,517 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 07502, 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 07502, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 07502, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 07502, 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 07502, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 07502, NJ
How many schools are in 07502, NJ?
07502, NJ has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,584 students in total.
How do schools in 07502 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 07502 score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in 07502 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 07502?
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: 21%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 11%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations