For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,482 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07502, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School 19
(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
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
Joseph A. Taub 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
| 968 students
Rank: #33.
School 27
(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
| 643 students
Rank: #44.
School 5
(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
| 763 students
Rank: #55.
John F. Kennedy High 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
| 1,794 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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