Best Public High Schools in 07501 (Paterson, NJ) (2025-26)

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Best 07501 New Jersey Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,109 students in 07501, NJ.

The top ranked public high schools in 07501, NJ are Alternative High School, International High School and Eastside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 07501 have an score of 3% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and score of 13% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 07501, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 07501 have a of 84%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.

The school with highest graduation rate is International High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07501, NJ Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Alternative High School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
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350 Market Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0110

Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Rank: #22.

International High School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
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200 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2280

Gr: 9-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #33.

Eastside High School

(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
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150 Park Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2354

Gr: 9-12 | 2,087 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #44.

Newcomers

(Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤5% )
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482-506 Market Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0110

Gr: 3-11 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 80:1

Rank: n/an/a

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151 Ellison Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0760

Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 07501 New Jersey

07501, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Garrett Morgan Academy (Closed 2023)

200 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2540

Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 96%

Paterson Flip (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

1 West Broadway
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 523-1200

School 29 (Closed 2023)

88 Danforth Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0290

Gr: K-4 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

School Of Culinary Arts Hospitality And Tourism (Closed 2023)

150 Park Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2489

Gr: 9-12 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

School Of Government And Public Administration (Closed 2023)

150 Park Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2488

Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

School Of Information Technology (Closed 2023)

150 Park Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2490

Gr: 9-12 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 07501, NJ?

The top ranked public high schools in 07501, NJ include Alternative High School, International High School and Eastside High School.

How many public high schools are located in 07501?

5 public high schools are located in 07501.

What is the racial composition of students in 07501?

07501 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).