For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,996 students in 07513, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 07513, NJ are School 24, School 16 and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07513 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07513, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07513, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School 24
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Nineteenth Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07513
(973) 321-0160
Paterson, NJ 07513
(973) 321-0160
Gr: PK-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
School 16
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11 22nd Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07513
(973) 413-2700
Paterson, NJ 07513
(973) 413-2700
Gr: PK-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
851 E 28th Street
Paterson, NJ 07513
(973) 321-0300
Paterson, NJ 07513
(973) 321-0300
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 07513, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 07513, NJ include School 24, School 16 and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex.
How many public middle schools are located in 07513?
3 public middle schools are located in 07513.
What is the racial composition of students in 07513?
07513 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% 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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