School 2
PATERSON, NJ · Paterson Public School District · Grades K-8
876th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 34%▲ Improving
School 2 ranking
SchoolRow ranks School 2 876th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 34% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 11th in 2019 to 34th in 2025 — improving.
School 2 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 316 students tested
School 2 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 511 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 76.8% | 77.7% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Black | 16.8% | 14.9% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Asian | 3.7% | 5.9% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| White | 1.2% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
Homes near School 2
Typical home value $476K in zip 07501 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near School 2
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Community Charter School of PatersonCommunity Charter School of Paterson · 0.3 mi away · charter997th of 1,324
ELA 39% · Math 27% - 1Paterson Preparatory Charter SchoolPaterson Preparatory Charter School · 0.3 mi away · charter1,214th of 1,324
ELA 30% · Math 10% - 4Norman S. WeirPaterson Public School District · 0.4 mi away812th of 1,324
ELA 53% · Math 33% - 3School 5Paterson Public School District · 0.4 mi away1,031st of 1,324
ELA 32% · Math 32% - –Dale AvenuePaterson Public School District · 0.4 mi away
- 1School 3Paterson Public School District · 0.4 mi away1,229th of 1,324
ELA 29% · Math 10% - 2Alexander Hamilton AcademyPaterson Public School District · 0.5 mi away1,145th of 1,324
ELA 31% · Math 19% - 10School 28Paterson Public School District · 0.5 mi away1st of 1,324
ELA 96% · Math 92%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is School 2 in?
School 2 is part of the Paterson Public School District district in PATERSON, New Jersey.
Is School 2 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks School 2 876th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 34% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of School 2?
Hispanic 78%, Black 15%, Asian 6%, White 2% (511 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near School 2 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07501 is $476K 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.