For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,053 students in 07504, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in 07504, NJ are School 20, Students Transitioning And Achieving Real Success and School 13. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07504 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07504, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07504, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School 20
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 East 37th Street
Paterson, NJ 07504
(973) 321-0200
Paterson, NJ 07504
(973) 321-0200
Gr: K-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
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 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
School 13
(Math: 9% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
690 East 23rd St
Paterson, NJ 07504
(973) 321-0130
Paterson, NJ 07504
(973) 321-0130
Gr: K-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
660 14th Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07504
(973) 321-0660
Paterson, NJ 07504
(973) 321-0660
Gr: PK | 99 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07504, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07504, NJ include School 20, Students Transitioning And Achieving Real Success and School 13.
How many public schools are located in 07504?
4 public schools are located in 07504.
What is the racial composition of students in 07504?
07504 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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