Paterson, New Jersey · Public school district
Paterson Public School District is a public school district based in Paterson, New Jersey, serving 24,291 students in 43 schools. By enrollment it ranks #4 of the 303 New Jersey districts with 1,000 or more students, larger than about 99% of them. Its schools average 565 students each, about the same as the New Jersey median of 563.
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| District | Students | Schools | Students / school | Size rank in state | Stories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paterson Public School District Paterson, NJ | 24,291 | 43 | 565 | #4 | 0 |
| Elizabeth Public Schools Elizabeth, NJ | 28,454 | 37 | 769 | #2 | 0 |
| Jersey City Public Schools Jersey City, NJ | 25,951 | 39 | 665 | #3 | 2 |
| Edison Township School District Edison, NJ | 17,032 | 19 | 896 | #5 | 0 |
| Trenton Public School District Trenton, NJ | 15,964 | 25 | 639 | #6 | 0 |
| Toms River Regional School District Toms River, NJ | 14,454 | 18 | 803 | #7 | 0 |
| Woodbridge Township School District Woodbridge, NJ | 14,042 | 24 | 585 | #8 | 0 |
| District | Students | Schools | Students / school | Size rank in state | Stories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paterson Public School District Paterson, NJ | 24,291 | 43 | 565 | #4 | 0 |
| Hays CISD Kyle, TX | 24,330 | 27 | 901 | #53 | 0 |
| Yonkers City School District Yonkers, NY | 24,304 | 40 | 608 | #2 | 0 |
| Springfield R-XII Springfield, MO | 24,285 | 56 | 434 | #1 | 0 |
| Huntsville City Huntsville, AL | 24,222 | 46 | 527 | #5 | 0 |
| Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Carrollton, TX | 24,165 | 39 | 620 | #54 | 0 |
| Olentangy Local Lewis Center, OH | 24,133 | 29 | 832 | #4 | 0 |
Peers are the districts closest in enrollment. Enrollment, school counts and phone numbers are from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024-25. Spending and staffing comparisons are coming.