For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,428 students in 07522, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 07522, NJ are School 28, Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School and School 12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07522 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07522, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07522, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School 28
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
200 Presidential Boulevard
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-0281
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-0281
Gr: PK-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 Clinton Street
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-0040
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-0040
Gr: 1-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
School 12
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
121 North Second Street
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-0120
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-0120
Gr: K-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
07522, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
61 127 Preakness Ave
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-0500
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-0500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
112 N. Fifth Street
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-0170
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-0170
Gr: 2-4 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 07522, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 07522, NJ include School 28, Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School and School 12.
How many public middle schools are located in 07522?
3 public middle schools are located in 07522.
What is the racial composition of students in 07522?
07522 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% 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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