For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,688 students in 07502, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 07502 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07502, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07502, NJ Public Elementary 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
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 elementary schools in 07502, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07502, NJ include School 19, Joseph A. Taub School and School 27.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07502?
4 public elementary schools are located in 07502.
What is the racial composition of students in 07502?
07502 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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