For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,096 students in 07501, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 07501, NJ are Alexander Hamilton Academy, School 2 and Philip's Academy Charter School Of Paterson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07501 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07501, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07501, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alexander Hamilton Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11-27 16th Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0320
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0320
Gr: K-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
School 2
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22 Passaic Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0020
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0020
Gr: K-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Philip's Academy Charter School Of Paterson
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
47 State Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 247-8920
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 247-8920
Gr: K-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Young Men's Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 Smith Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2380
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2380
Gr: 3-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #55.
Community Charter School Of Paterson
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
75 Spruce St
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 413-2057
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 413-2057
Gr: K-8 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
School 3
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
448 Main Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0030
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0030
Gr: K-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
New Roberto Clemente
(Math: 3% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
482-506 Market Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0240
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0240
Gr: 6-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #88.
Senator Frank Lautenberg School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
137 Carroll Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0060
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0060
Gr: K-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #99.
Newcomers
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
482-506 Market Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0110
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0110
Gr: 3-11 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 80:1
07501, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2540
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2540
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 96%
88 Danforth Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0290
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0290
Gr: K-4 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
150 Park Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2489
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2489
Gr: 9-12 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
150 Park Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2488
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2488
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
150 Park Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2490
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2490
Gr: 9-12 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 07501, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 07501, NJ include Alexander Hamilton Academy, School 2 and Philip's Academy Charter School Of Paterson.
How many public middle schools are located in 07501?
9 public middle schools are located in 07501.
What is the racial composition of students in 07501?
07501 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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