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Best Paterson Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 7,406 students in Paterson, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Paterson, NJ are Alternative High School, Paterson P-tech High School and Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paterson, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Paterson have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Paterson, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Paterson, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Market Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0110
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Paterson P-tech High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Memorial Drive
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 321-2292
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
International High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2280
Gr: 9-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Paterson Steam High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
764 11th Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973) 321-0560
Gr: 9-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
413 12th Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973) 321-0520
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Students Transitioning And Achieving Real Success
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
764 11th Ave
Paterson, NJ 07504
(973) 321-0500
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
John F. Kennedy High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
61-127 Preakness Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,846 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Eastside High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Park Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2354
Gr: 9-12 | 2,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Newcomers High School
151 Ellison Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0760
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Paterson, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Paterson, NJ include Alternative High School, Paterson P-tech High School and Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology.
How many public high schools are located in Paterson?
10 public high schools are located in Paterson.
What is the racial composition of students in Paterson?
Paterson public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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