School 8
PATERSON, NJ · Paterson Public School District
Regular public school · Grades K-8 · Suburb, large
1,261st of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 5%· Stable
35 CHADWICK STREET, PATERSON, NJ 07503
(973)321-0080NCES ID 341269004888Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks School 8 1,261st of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 5% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 3th in 2019 to 5th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 260 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 401 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.4% | 90.5% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| White | 5.4% | 4.7% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 9.2% | 4.2% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 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 $560K in zip 07503 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 8
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ELA 30% ▲8 · Math 24% ▲14Compare - #1169School 16Paterson Public School District · 0.6 mi away1,169th of 1,324
ELA 29% ▲7 · Math 18% ▲8Compare - #1219School 15Paterson Public School District · 0.7 mi away1,219th of 1,324
ELA 14% ▼8 · Math 25% ▲15Compare - #1214Paterson Preparatory Charter SchoolPaterson Preparatory Charter School · 0.7 mi away · charter1,214th of 1,324
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- #997Community Charter School of PatersonCommunity Charter School of Paterson · 0.7 mi away · charter997th of 1,324
ELA 39% ▲17 · Math 27% ▲17Compare
What school district is School 8 in?
School 8 is part of the Paterson Public School District district in PATERSON, New Jersey.
Is School 8 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks School 8 1,261st of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 5% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of School 8?
Hispanic 91%, White 5%, Black 4% (401 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near School 8 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07503 is $560K 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.