For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 842 students in 07504, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 07504, NJ are School 20 and School 13. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07504 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07504, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07504, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School 20
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 East 37th Street
Paterson, NJ 07504
(973) 321-0200
Paterson, NJ 07504
(973) 321-0200
Gr: K-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
School 13
(Math: 9% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
690 East 23rd St
Paterson, NJ 07504
(973) 321-0130
Paterson, NJ 07504
(973) 321-0130
Gr: K-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 07504, NJ?
How many public middle schools are located in 07504?
2 public middle schools are located in 07504.
What is the racial composition of students in 07504?
07504 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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