For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,919 students in 07514, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 303 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 07514, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07514, NJ are School 1, Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts and Paterson Steam High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07514 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07514, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 07514, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School 1
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 East 32nd Street
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973) 321-0490
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973) 321-0490
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
Rank: #22.
Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
413 12th Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973) 321-0520
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973) 321-0520
Grades: 9-12
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
Paterson Steam High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
764 11th Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973) 321-0560
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973) 321-0560
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
Rank: #44.
School 26
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 East 32nd Street
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973) 321-0260
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973) 321-0260
Grades: PK-8
| 479 students
Rank: #55.
School 21
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
322 10th Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973) 321-0210
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973) 321-0210
Grades: PK-8
| 642 students
07514, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2 East 40th Street
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973) 684-6591
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973) 684-6591
Grades: K-4
| 304 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07514, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07514, NJ include School 1, Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts and Paterson Steam High School.
How many public schools are located in 07514?
5 public schools are located in 07514.
What percentage of students in 07514 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 07514 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07514?
07514 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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