Best Paterson Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 3,649 students in Paterson, NJ.

The top-ranked public charter schools in Paterson, NJ are Philip's Academy Charter School Of Paterson, Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology and Community Charter School Of Paterson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Paterson, NJ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average). Charter schools in Paterson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public charter school average of 94% (majority Hispanic and Black).