School 21
PATERSON, NJ · Paterson Public School District · Grades PK-8
1,315th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 1%· Stable
School 21 ranking
SchoolRow ranks School 21 1,315th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 1% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 1th in 2019 to 1th in 2025.
School 21 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 438 students tested
School 21 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 642 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 55.1% | 78.0% | ▲ 22.9 pts | |
| Black | 43.5% | 21.8% | ▼ 21.7 pts | |
| White | 1.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near School 21
Typical home value $539K in zip 07514 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near School 21
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6School 1Paterson Public School District · 0.5 mi away532nd of 1,324
ELA 60% · Math 51% - 1School 26Paterson Public School District · 0.5 mi away1,288th of 1,324
ELA 16% · Math 10% - 1School 13Paterson Public School District · 0.5 mi away1,233rd of 1,324
ELA 24% · Math 14% - 1School 10Paterson Public School District · 0.5 mi away1,314th of 1,324
ELA 10% · Math 10% - 1Senator Frank Lautenberg SchoolPaterson Public School District · 0.6 mi away1,308th of 1,324
ELA 11% · Math 10% - 1Edward W. KilpatrickPaterson Public School District · 0.8 mi away1,291st of 1,324
ELA 15% · Math 10% - 2Roberto ClementePaterson Public School District · 0.8 mi away1,163rd of 1,324
ELA 25% · Math 23% - 2Alexander Hamilton AcademyPaterson Public School District · 1 mi away1,145th of 1,324
ELA 31% · Math 19%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is School 21 in?
School 21 is part of the Paterson Public School District district in PATERSON, New Jersey.
Is School 21 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks School 21 1,315th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 1% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of School 21?
Hispanic 78%, Black 22% (642 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near School 21 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07514 is $539K 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.