For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,486 students in 07501, NJ.
The top ranked public charter schools in 07501, NJ are Philip's Academy Charter School Of Paterson and Community Charter School Of Paterson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 07501 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average). Charter schools in 07501, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public charter school average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 07501, NJ Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Philip's Academy Charter School Of Paterson
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
47 State Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 247-8920
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 247-8920
Gr: K-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Community Charter School Of Paterson
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
75 Spruce St
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 413-2057
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 413-2057
Gr: K-8 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
07501, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2540
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2540
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 96%
88 Danforth Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0290
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0290
Gr: K-4 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
150 Park Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2489
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2489
Gr: 9-12 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
150 Park Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2488
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2488
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
150 Park Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2490
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2490
Gr: 9-12 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 07501, NJ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 07501, NJ include Philip's Academy Charter School Of Paterson and Community Charter School Of Paterson.
How many public charter schools are located in 07501?
2 public charter schools are located in 07501.
What is the racial composition of students in 07501?
07501 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public charter schools average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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