District Profile
About Paterson Public Schools
Paterson Public Schools serves over 21,570 students from pre-K to 12th grade in New Jersey’s third-largest city. About 71.2% of the student population is Hispanic / Latino, 15.9% are Black / African American, 6.4% are Asian, 4.9% are Caucasian, and 1.6% Other. Recognizing its proud traditions, diverse community, and strong partnerships, the mission of Paterson Public Schools is to provide an academically rigorous, safe, and nurturing educational environment that meets the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students. The district is committed to preparing students for post-secondary education and careers. Despite the Paterson community being classified as low-income, many of its students achieve high academic success. A growing number of elementary school students are reading at or above grade level, and more high school students are earning college credits through Advanced Placement exams and enrolling in college-level courses before graduation. Paterson Public Schools is distinguished as one of only 17 school districts in New Jersey to offer the competitive International Baccalaureate program and is among just four districts with a P-TECH high school. In collaboration with IBM and Passaic County Community College, the P-TECH program allows students to graduate with an associate degree in applied science and valuable tech sector experience. For more information, visit www.paterson.k12.nj.us
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Mission Statement
To nurture the holistic development of every student, equipping them with critical skills for future success and engaged citizenship.
Vision
To create a vibrant, inclusive school community where empowered students have diverse opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive.
Core Values
Excellence
Equity
Integrity
Community
Innovation
Collaboration
Accountability
Inclusivity
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Goals
Superintendent
Dr. Laurie W. Newell
Dr. Newell oversees the education of New Jersey’s third-largest school district, with almost 22,000 students and 3,739 employees across 41 schools, as well as a number of collaborating preschool centers...
District Budgets and Reports
Explore the annual archives of and newly approved District Budgets and Reports.
School Performance Reports
The Official Site of The State of New Jersey's report on our District's Schools.
Accomplishments
Paterson Public Schools is proud of our many achievements throughout the 2017-2023 Years, explore to see what we have achieved for our district!