School 16
PATERSON, NJ · Paterson Public School District · Grades PK-8
1,169th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 12%· Stable
School 16 ranking
SchoolRow ranks School 16 1,169th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 12% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 8th in 2019 to 12th in 2025.
School 16 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 511 students tested
School 16 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 840 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2016
| Group | Trend | 2016 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.0% | 92.1% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| Black | 9.0% | 5.2% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| White | 2.1% | 2.3% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 1.8% | 0.2% | ▼ 1.6 pts |
Homes near School 16
Typical home value $588K in zip 07513 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2016
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near School 16
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Philip's Academy Charter School of PatersonPhilip's Academy Charter School of Paterson · 0.4 mi away · charter894th of 1,324
ELA 50% · Math 29% - 1Maria Magda O'Keefe SchoolPaterson Public School District · 0.4 mi away1,205th of 1,324
ELA 27% · Math 14% - 1School 15Paterson Public School District · 0.5 mi away1,219th of 1,324
ELA 14% · Math 25% - 1Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Educational ComplexPaterson Public School District · 0.5 mi away1,262nd of 1,324
ELA 22% · Math 10% - 1School 8Paterson Public School District · 0.6 mi away1,261st of 1,324
ELA 22% · Math 10% - 4Charles J. Riley/ School 9Paterson Public School District · 0.6 mi away838th of 1,324
ELA 50% · Math 34% - 2Roberto ClementePaterson Public School District · 0.6 mi away1,163rd of 1,324
ELA 25% · Math 23% - 2Dr. Hani Awadallah SchoolPaterson Public School District · 0.8 mi away1,109th of 1,324
ELA 30% · Math 24%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is School 16 in?
School 16 is part of the Paterson Public School District district in PATERSON, New Jersey.
Is School 16 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks School 16 1,169th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of School 16?
Hispanic 92%, Black 5%, White 2% (840 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near School 16 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07513 is $588K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.