For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 7,460 students in Paterson, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Paterson, NJ are Alternative High School, Paterson P-tech High School and Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paterson, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Paterson have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Paterson, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is International High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Paterson, NJ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 Market Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0110
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0110
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
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
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
196 West Railway Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 247-0600
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 247-0600
Gr: K-12 | 1,664 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
International High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2280
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2280
Gr: 9-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
413 12th Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973) 321-0520
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973) 321-0520
Gr: 9-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Students Transitioning And Achieving Real Success
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
764 11th Ave
Paterson, NJ 07504
(973) 321-0500
Paterson, NJ 07504
(973) 321-0500
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
John F. Kennedy High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
61-127 Preakness Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,794 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Eastside High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Park Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2354
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2354
Gr: 9-12 | 2,087 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Newcomers
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
482-506 Market Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0110
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0110
Gr: 3-11 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 80:1
Rank: n/an/a
151 Ellison Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0760
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0760
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Paterson, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2540
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2540
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 96%
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%
2 East 40th Street
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973) 684-6591
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973) 684-6591
Gr: K-4 | 304 students
88 Danforth Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0290
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0290
Gr: K-4 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
61-127 Preakness Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
150 Park Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2489
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2489
Gr: 9-12 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
61-127 Preakness Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Gr: 9-12 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
150 Park Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2488
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2488
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
150 Park Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2490
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2490
Gr: 9-12 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
61-127 Preakness Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Gr: 9-12 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Paterson, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Paterson, NJ include Alternative High School, Paterson P-tech High School and Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology.
How many public high schools are located in Paterson?
11 public high schools are located in Paterson.
What is the racial composition of students in Paterson?
Paterson public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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