Best Public Charter Schools in Paterson, NJ (2025-26)

Best Paterson Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 3,356 students in Paterson, NJ.

The top ranked public charter schools in Paterson, NJ are Philip's Academy Charter School Of Paterson, Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology and Community Charter School Of Paterson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Paterson, NJ public charter schools have an score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 29%), and score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average). Charter schools in Paterson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public charter school average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Paterson, NJ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Philip's Academy Charter School Of Paterson

Charter School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
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47 State Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 247-8920

Gr: K-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #22.

Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology

Charter School

(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
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196 West Railway Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 247-0600

Gr: K-12 | 1,664 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #33.

Community Charter School Of Paterson

Charter School

(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
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75 Spruce St
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 413-2057

Gr: K-8 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: n/an/a

Brilla New Jersey Charter School

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24 Degrasse St
Paterson, NJ 07505
(201) 802-8065

Gr: K-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1

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Paterson, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Garrett Morgan Academy (Closed 2023)

200 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2540

Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 96%

John F Kennedy High School (Closed 2012)

61 127 Preakness Ave
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-0500

Gr: 9-12 | 2,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Number 17 Elementary School (Closed 2010)

112 N. Fifth Street
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-0170

Gr: 2-4 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Passaic Trans (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

219 Ellison St
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 825-7040

Paterson Charter School For Urban Leadership (Closed 2005)

Charter School

2 East 40th Street
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973) 684-6591

Gr: K-4 | 304 students

Paterson Flip (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

1 West Broadway
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 523-1200

School 14 (Closed 2023)

522 Union Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-0140

Gr: K-4

School 29 (Closed 2023)

88 Danforth Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0290

Gr: K-4 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

School Of Business Technology Marketing And Finance (Closed 2023)

61-127 Preakness Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500

Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

School Of Culinary Arts Hospitality And Tourism (Closed 2023)

150 Park Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2489

Gr: 9-12 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

School Of Education And Training (Closed 2023)

61-127 Preakness Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500

Gr: 9-12 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

School Of Government And Public Administration (Closed 2023)

150 Park Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2488

Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

School Of Information Technology (Closed 2023)

150 Park Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2490

Gr: 9-12 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

School Of Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics (Closed 2023)

61-127 Preakness Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500

Gr: 9-12 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Urban Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)

112 N 5th Street
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-2520

Gr: K-4

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Paterson, NJ?

The top ranked public charter schools in Paterson, NJ include Philip's Academy Charter School Of Paterson, Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology and Community Charter School Of Paterson.

How many public charter schools are located in Paterson?

4 public charter schools are located in Paterson.

What is the racial composition of students in Paterson?

Paterson public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public charter schools average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).