Serving 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, School 28 ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School 28 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School 28's student population of 469 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
469 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
School 28 ranks within the top 1% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School 28 is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2 out of 2201 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
56%
34%
Black
20%
15%
White
9%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School 28's ranking?
School 28 is ranked #2 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are School 28 often compared to?
School 28is often viewed alongside schools like Princeton Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while ≥99% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend School 28?
469 students attend School 28.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of School 28 students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School 28?
School 28 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 28 offer ?
School 28 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School 28 part of?
School 28 is part of Paterson Public School District.
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