For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,504 students in 07502, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in 07502, NJ are School 19, Joseph A. Taub School and School 27. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07502 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07502, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07502, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School 19
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31 James Street
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0190
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0190
Gr: K-4 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Joseph A. Taub School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 Union Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0700
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0700
Gr: 6-8 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
School 27
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
250 Richmond Ave
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0270
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0270
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
School 5
(Math: 24% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
430 Totowa Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0050
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0050
Gr: K-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
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 | 1,846 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07502, NJ?
How many public schools are located in 07502?
5 public schools are located in 07502.
What is the racial composition of students in 07502?
07502 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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