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Best Schools in Downtown Paterson, Paterson, NJ
Downtown Paterson, Paterson, NJ has 23 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 13 elementary) serving 14,887 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 18%, so schools in Downtown Paterson don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Paterson, Paterson, NJ
The top high schools in Downtown Paterson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paterson P-tech
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 202 Students
2. International High School
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 694 Students
3. John F. Kennedy High School
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2053 Students
4. Newcomers High School
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 37 Students
5. Eastside High School
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2323 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown Paterson, Paterson, NJ
The top middle schools in Downtown Paterson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Young Men's Academy
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 65 Students
2. Joseph A. Taub School
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 978 Students
3. New Roberto Clemente
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Paterson, Paterson, NJ
The top elementary schools in Downtown Paterson, 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. School 2
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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. 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 15
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 596 Students
9. School 3
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 336 Students
10. School 8
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 454 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Paterson, Paterson, NJ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown Paterson, Paterson, NJ has a total population of 12,385 with 26% 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 Downtown Paterson, Paterson, 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 Downtown Paterson, Paterson, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
44.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
38.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Paterson, Paterson, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Paterson, Paterson, NJ.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown Paterson, Paterson, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Paterson, Paterson, NJ
How many schools are in Downtown Paterson, Paterson, NJ?
Downtown Paterson, Paterson, NJ has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 14,887 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Paterson perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Downtown Paterson score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 18%, so on average schools in Downtown Paterson don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Paterson?
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: 29%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations