For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 676 students in 07505, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 67 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 07505, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07505, NJ are Norman S. Weir and Paterson P-tech High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07505 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07505, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07505, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norman S. Weir
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
152 College Boulevard
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 321-0750
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 321-0750
Grades: K-8
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
Paterson P-tech High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Memorial Drive
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 321-2292
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 321-2292
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brilla New Jersey Charter School
Charter School
24 Degrasse St
Paterson, NJ 07505
(201) 802-8065
Paterson, NJ 07505
(201) 802-8065
Grades: K-5
| 206 students
07505, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Passaic Trans (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
219 Ellison St
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 825-7040
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 825-7040
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07505, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07505, NJ include Norman S. Weir and Paterson P-tech High School.
How many public schools are located in 07505?
3 public schools are located in 07505.
What percentage of students in 07505 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 07505 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07505?
07505 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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