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School 28

200 PRESIDENTIAL BLVD PATERSON NJ 07522

About School 28

Located in Paterson, New Jersey, School 28 is a Pre-K–8 public school that serves approximately 469 students. The school's enrolled student population is culturally and ethnically diverse, about 56% Hispanic, 20% Black, 14% Asian, and 9% White, which reflects the diversity of the city. The school offers a Paterson Academy for the Gifted & Talented program and has measured unusually high academic achievement, with math and reading proficiency rates topping the state for by school level. The school has class sizes averaging approximately a 12:1–14:1 student–teacher ratio, with staff that includes certified classroom teachers, special educators, and support staff committed to bilingual and culturally responsive pedagogy. Many families live in Paterson neighborhoods which, according to recent data, have median home prices ranging from $460K–$520K. School 28's combination of targeted instruction, family and community engagement, and measurable learning outcomes may help explain why it appears on various lists of the best elementary schools in New Jersey, even when operating in an urban environment.

School 28 Contact Information

Address

200 PRESIDENTIAL BLVD PATERSON NJ 07522

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Phone

(973) 321-0281

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 44%
Reading 44%
State average proficiency is 44% in Math and 44% in Reading.
39
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
484
Total Students
$80875
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 106 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at School 28

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00AM - 3:00PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 7.02%
Asian 12.6%
Hispanic 56.2%
Black 23.76%
Two+ Races 0.41%
Native Am. 0%
White
7.02%
Asian
12.6%
Hispanic
56.2%
Black
23.76%
Two+ Races
0.41%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 484
45.87%
222 Female
54.13%
262 Male

Student Population

484 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

452 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Paterson is benefiting from new electric buses, which recently began operation in nearby districts in September 2025. The buses operate out of Paterson and will reduce air pollution for students across the region.

FAQ

1. Which programs does School 28 specialize in?

School 28 features the Paterson Academy for the Gifted & Talented, which offers advanced programs for students in grades 2-8.

2. How does the school meet the diverse needs of learners?

School 28 offers ESL programs, counseling, and academic intervention, designed to meet the learning needs of all students.

3. What extracurricular programs does School 28 have?

Students have access to music, art, and physical education programming.

4. How does School 28 engage parents?

The school keeps parents updated with newsletters, meetings, and school events to get parents engaged.

5. Does School 28 use technology?

Yes. Students are engaged in digital learning across all classrooms.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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