Paterson Arts And Science Charter School District

225 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,212 students in Paterson Arts And Science Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in Paterson Arts And Science Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,573 Schools
# Students
1,212 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Paterson Arts And Science Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#580 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
12%
36%
30%
49%
9%
23%
≥90%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
78%
34%
% Black
19%
15%
% White
2%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,448 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,503 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,448
$26,931
Spending / Student
$12,503
$25,828

Best Paterson Arts And Science Charter School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paterson Arts And Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
225 Grand Street
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(862) 336-1550
Grades: K-12
| 1,212 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Paterson Arts And Science Charter School District?
Paterson Arts And Science Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,212 students.
What is the rank of Paterson Arts And Science Charter School District?
Paterson Arts And Science Charter School District is ranked #585 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Paterson Arts And Science Charter School District?
78% of Paterson Arts And Science Charter School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paterson Arts And Science Charter School District?
Paterson Arts And Science Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Paterson Arts And Science Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,503 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,212 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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