For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,096 students in 07501, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 07501, NJ are Alexander Hamilton Academy, School 2 and Philip's Academy Charter School Of Paterson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07501 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07501, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07501, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alexander Hamilton Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11-27 16th Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0320
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0320
Grades: K-8
| 488 students
Rank: #22.
School 2
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22 Passaic Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0020
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0020
Grades: K-8
| 511 students
Rank: #33.
Philip's Academy Charter School Of Paterson
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
47 State Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 247-8920
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 247-8920
Grades: K-8
| 586 students
Rank: #44.
Young Men's Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 Smith Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2380
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2380
Grades: 3-8
| 60 students
Rank: #55.
Community Charter School Of Paterson
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
75 Spruce St
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 413-2057
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 413-2057
Grades: K-8
| 900 students
Rank: #66.
New Roberto Clemente
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
482-506 Market Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0240
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0240
Grades: 6-8
| 545 students
Rank: #77.
School 3
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
448 Main Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0030
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0030
Grades: K-8
| 218 students
Rank: #88.
Senator Frank Lautenberg School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
137 Carroll Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0060
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0060
Grades: K-8
| 628 students
Rank: #99.
Newcomers
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
482-506 Market Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0110
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0110
Grades: 3-11
| 160 students
07501, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2540
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2540
Grades: 9-12
| 183 students
Paterson Flip (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1 West Broadway
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 523-1200
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 523-1200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
150 Park Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2489
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2489
Grades: 9-12
| 653 students
150 Park Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2488
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2488
Grades: 9-12
| 695 students
150 Park Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2490
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2490
Grades: 9-12
| 657 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 07501, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 07501, NJ include Alexander Hamilton Academy, School 2 and Philip's Academy Charter School Of Paterson.
How many public middle schools are located in 07501?
9 public middle schools are located in 07501.
What is the racial composition of students in 07501?
07501 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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