School 20
PATERSON, NJ · Paterson Public School District
Regular public school · Grades K-8 · Suburb, large
1,295th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 2%· Stable
500 EAST 37TH STREET, PATERSON, NJ 07504
(973)321-0201NCES ID 341269004912Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks School 20 1,295th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 2% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 2th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 228 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 345 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44.3% | 69.3% | ▲ 25.0 pts | |
| Black | 53.9% | 29.3% | ▼ 24.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| White | 1.6% | 0.3% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $582K in zip 07504 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than School 20
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ELA 25% ▲11 · Math 23% ▲13Compare - #894Philip's Academy Charter School of PatersonPhilip's Academy Charter School of Paterson · 1.1 mi away · charter894th of 1,324
ELA 50% ▲36 · Math 29% ▲19Compare
What school district is School 20 in?
School 20 is part of the Paterson Public School District district in PATERSON, New Jersey.
Is School 20 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks School 20 1,295th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of School 20?
Hispanic 69%, Black 29% (345 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near School 20 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07504 is $582K 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.