School 28
PATERSON, NJ · Paterson Public School District · Grades PK-8
1st of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 99%· Stable
School 28 ranking
SchoolRow ranks School 28 1st of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 99% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 100th in 2019 to 100th in 2025.
School 28 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 215 students tested
School 28 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 469 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39.1% | 55.9% | ▲ 16.8 pts | |
| Black | 56.2% | 19.4% | ▼ 36.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.3% | 14.3% | ▲ 14.0 pts | |
| White | 3.0% | 9.4% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
Homes near School 28
Typical home value $491K in zip 07522 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near School 28
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Rev. Dr. Frank Napier, Jr. SchoolPaterson Public School District · 0.1 mi away1,310th of 1,324
ELA 11% · Math 10% - 4Norman S. WeirPaterson Public School District · 0.4 mi away812th of 1,324
ELA 53% · Math 33% - 1School 12Paterson Public School District · 0.5 mi away1,299th of 1,324
ELA 14% · Math 10% - 4School 2Paterson Public School District · 0.5 mi away876th of 1,324
ELA 49% · Math 31% - 2Alexander Hamilton AcademyPaterson Public School District · 0.6 mi away1,145th of 1,324
ELA 31% · Math 19% - 3School 5Paterson Public School District · 0.6 mi away1,031st of 1,324
ELA 32% · Math 32% - 1Edward W. KilpatrickPaterson Public School District · 0.6 mi away1,291st of 1,324
ELA 15% · Math 10% - 1Senator Frank Lautenberg SchoolPaterson Public School District · 0.6 mi away1,308th of 1,324
ELA 11% · Math 10%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is School 28 in?
School 28 is part of the Paterson Public School District district in PATERSON, New Jersey.
Is School 28 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks School 28 1st of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 99% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of School 28?
Hispanic 56%, Black 19%, Asian 14%, White 9% (469 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near School 28 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07522 is $491K 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.