For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,895 students in 07503, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in 07503, NJ are Dr. Hani Awadallah School, Charles J. Riley/ School 9 and School 25. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07503 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07503, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07503, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dr. Hani Awadallah School
(Math: 23% | 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: #22.
Charles J. Riley/ School 9
(Math: 22% | 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: #33.
School 25
(Math: 14% | 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: 14% | 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: 9% | 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 schools in 07503, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07503, NJ include Dr. Hani Awadallah School, Charles J. Riley/ School 9 and School 25.
How many public schools are located in 07503?
5 public schools are located in 07503.
What is the racial composition of students in 07503?
07503 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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