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Best High Schools in paterson, NJ
(2026 List)

Moonpreneur’s rating is based primarily on the STEM performance of the School using the Math Score of the School. We also take into account the Student teacher ratio, the review and rating by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Paterson, New Jersey, is a city in Passaic County with a population of about 159,732 people. It is a very diverse city. The Paterson Public Schools district has more than 30,000 students in 50 schools, including Eastside High School, Kennedy High School, and International High School, which are all public high schools. The district puts a lot of emphasis on academics, diversity, and extracurricular activities, and some schools have won awards for being the best at what they do. Paterson also has private schools, such as Paterson Catholic High School. Paterson is trying to become a great place for families looking for a well-rounded education by building a strong sense of community and working to improve schools. You can explore the best elementary schools in Paterson here.