For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 968 students in 07502, NJ.
The top ranked public middle school in 07502, NJ is Joseph A. Taub School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 07502 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07502, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07502, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joseph A. Taub School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 Union Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0700
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0700
Gr: 6-8 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
07502, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
61-127 Preakness Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
61-127 Preakness Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Gr: 9-12 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
61-127 Preakness Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Gr: 9-12 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 07502, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 07502, NJ include Joseph A. Taub School.
How many public middle schools are located in 07502?
1 public middle schools are located in 07502.
What is the racial composition of students in 07502?
07502 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% 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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