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Best Paterson Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public middle schools serving 15,359 students in Paterson, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Paterson, NJ are School 28, Norman S. Weir and Alexander Hamilton Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paterson, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Paterson have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Paterson, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School 28
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
200 Presidential Boulevard
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-0281
Gr: PK-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Norman S. Weir
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
152 College Boulevard
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 321-0750
Gr: K-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Alexander Hamilton Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11-27 16th Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0320
Gr: K-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Dr. Hani Awadallah School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
515 Marshall Street
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 413-2600
Gr: PK-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Charles J. Riley/ School 9
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6 Timothy Street
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 321-0090
Gr: PK-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Joseph A. Taub School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
202 Union Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0700
Gr: 6-8 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
School 2
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
22 Passaic Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0020
Gr: K-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
School 25
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
287 Trenton Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 321-0250
Gr: PK-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Philip's Academy Charter School Of Paterson
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
47 State Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 247-8920
Gr: K-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
196 West Railway Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 247-0600
Gr: K-12 | 1,708 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Young Men's Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
45 Smith Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2380
Gr: 3-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #1212.
Community Charter School Of Paterson
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Spruce St
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 413-2057
Gr: K-8 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1313.
School 20
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 East 37th Street
Paterson, NJ 07504
(973) 321-0200
Gr: K-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #1414.
School 18
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
51 E 18th Street
Paterson, NJ 07524
(973) 321-0180
Gr: 1-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
School 24
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Nineteenth Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07513
(973) 321-0160
Gr: PK-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
School 16
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11 22nd Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07513
(973) 413-2700
Gr: PK-8 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
School 8
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Chadwick Street
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 321-0080
Gr: K-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
School 3
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
448 Main Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0030
Gr: K-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
School 26
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 East 32nd Street
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973) 321-0260
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
851 E 28th Street
Paterson, NJ 07513
(973) 321-0300
Gr: PK-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
School 13
(Math: 9% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
690 East 23rd St
Paterson, NJ 07504
(973) 321-0130
Gr: K-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2222.
Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Clinton Street
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-0040
Gr: 1-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
New Roberto Clemente
(Math: 3% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
482-506 Market Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0240
Gr: 6-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
School 12
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
121 North Second Street
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-0120
Gr: K-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
School 21
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
322 10th Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973) 321-0210
Gr: PK-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2626.
Senator Frank Lautenberg School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
137 Carroll Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0060
Gr: K-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
School 10
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
48 Mercer Street
Paterson, NJ 07524
(973) 321-0100
Gr: K-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Paterson, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Paterson, NJ include School 28, Norman S. Weir and Alexander Hamilton Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Paterson?
27 public middle schools are located in Paterson.
What is the racial composition of students in Paterson?
Paterson public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Paterson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Paterson include: Norman S. Weir vs. Alexander Hamilton Academy, Alexander Hamilton Academy vs. Norman S. Weir

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