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Best Schools in 07503, NJ
07503, NJ has 11 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,061 students. On average they score 19% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in 07503 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 07503, NJ
The top high schools in 07503, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Memorial Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmwood Park School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 806 Students
2. International High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 694 Students
3. Paterson Steam High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 295 Students
4. Eastside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2323 Students
Best Middle Schools in 07503, NJ
The top middle schools in 07503, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Memorial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmwood Park School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 579 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 07503, NJ
The top elementary schools in 07503, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Charles J. Riley School 9
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 726 Students
2. Sixteenth Avenue School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmwood Park School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
3. Dr. Hani Awadallah School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 564 Students
4. School 16
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 835 Students
5. School 8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 454 Students
6. School 20
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 374 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 07503, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
07503, NJ has a total population of 20,014 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 07503, 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 07503, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.42 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 07503, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 07503, 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 07503, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 07503, NJ
How many schools are in 07503, NJ?
07503, NJ has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,061 students in total.
How do schools in 07503 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 07503 score 19% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in 07503 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 07503?
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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- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 18%
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- Projected: 16%
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- Projected: 20%
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- Projected: 20%
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- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations