For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,895 students in 07503, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 07503, NJ are Charles J. Riley/ School 9, Dr. Hani Awadallah School and School 25. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07503 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07503, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07503, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles J. Riley/ School 9
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6 Timothy Street
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 321-0090
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 321-0090
Grades: PK-8
| 726 students
Rank: #22.
Dr. Hani Awadallah School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 Marshall Street
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 413-2600
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 413-2600
Grades: PK-8
| 564 students
Rank: #33.
School 25
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
287 Trenton Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 321-0250
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 321-0250
Grades: PK-8
| 540 students
Rank: #44.
Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
196 West Railway Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 247-0600
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 247-0600
Grades: K-12
| 1,664 students
Rank: #55.
School 8
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
35 Chadwick Street
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 321-0080
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 321-0080
Grades: K-8
| 401 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 07503, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 07503, NJ include Charles J. Riley/ School 9, Dr. Hani Awadallah School and School 25.
How many public middle schools are located in 07503?
5 public middle schools are located in 07503.
What is the racial composition of students in 07503?
07503 public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% 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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