For the 2025 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 8% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School 24
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Nineteenth Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07513
(973) 321-0160
Paterson, NJ 07513
(973) 321-0160
Grades: PK-8
| 651 students
Rank: #22.
School 16
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11 22nd Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07513
(973) 413-2700
Paterson, NJ 07513
(973) 413-2700
Grades: PK-8
| 840 students
Rank: #33.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
851 E 28th Street
Paterson, NJ 07513
(973) 321-0300
Paterson, NJ 07513
(973) 321-0300
Grades: PK-8
| 505 students
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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