Best Schools in Paterson, NJ
Paterson, NJ has a total of 74 schools including 15 high schools, 29 middle schools and 26 elementary schools. A total of 42,758 students attend Paterson, NJ schools. On average, schools in Paterson score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Paterson meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Paterson, NJ
Paterson, NJ has 15 high schools with 14,698 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Paterson score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Paterson don't meet expectations.
1. Port Richmond High School
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New York City Geographic District #31 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1693 Students
2. Fair Lawn High School
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Fair Lawn Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1624 Students
3. Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Staten Island (the)
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New York City Geographic District #31 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 285 Students
4. Hawthorne High School
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Hawthorne Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 602 Students
5. Clifton High School
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Clifton Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3059 Students
6. Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 252 Students
7. Paterson P-tech
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 202 Students
8. Memorial Senior High School
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Elmwood Park School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 806 Students
9. Passaic County-manchester Regional High School
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Passaic County Manchester Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 811 Students
10. International High School
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 694 Students
Best Middle Schools in Paterson, NJ
Paterson, NJ has 29 middle schools with 17,090 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Paterson score 16% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 16% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Paterson meet expectations.
1. Memorial Middle School
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Fair Lawn Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 626 Students
2. Memorial Middle School
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Elmwood Park School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 579 Students
3. Garfield Middle School
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Garfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 973 Students
4. Joseph A. Taub School
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 978 Students
5. Young Men's Academy
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 65 Students
6. New Roberto Clemente
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Paterson, NJ
Paterson, NJ has 26 elementary schools with 8,505 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Paterson score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Paterson don't meet expectations.
1. School 28
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 484 Students
2. Lyncrest Elementary School
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Fair Lawn Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 207 Students
3. Harbor View School (the)
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New York City Geographic District #31 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 287 Students
4. John A. Forrest Elementary School
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Fair Lawn Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 269 Students
5. Gilbert Avenue School
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Elmwood Park School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 404 Students
6. Sixteenth Avenue School
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Elmwood Park School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
7. School 19
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 343 Students
8. Norman S. Weir
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 262 Students
9. School #11
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Clifton Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 407 Students
10. Gantner Avenue School
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Elmwood Park School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 340 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Paterson, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Paterson, NJ has a total population of 158,843 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 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 Paterson, 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
3.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Paterson, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Paterson, 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 Paterson, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
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