For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,831 students in 07502, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in 07502, NJ are School 19, Joseph A. Taub School and School 27. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07502 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07502, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07502, NJ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School 19
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31 James Street
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0190
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0190
Grades: K-4
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
Joseph A. Taub School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 Union Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0700
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0700
Grades: 6-8
| 978 students
Rank: #33.
School 27
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 Richmond Ave
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0270
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0270
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
Rank: #44.
School 5
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
430 Totowa Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0050
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0050
Grades: K-5
| 785 students
Rank: #55.
John F. Kennedy High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
61-127 Preakness Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,053 students
07502, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
61-127 Preakness Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 627 students
61-127 Preakness Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
61-127 Preakness Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 625 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07502, NJ?
How many public schools are located in 07502?
5 public schools are located in 07502.
What is the racial composition of students in 07502?
07502 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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