School 5

Paterson, New Jersey · Grades K to 5 · Paterson Public School District

Public school

About School 5

Located in Paterson, New Jersey, School 5 is a public school for kindergarten through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 753 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Paterson. With about 58 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13 students per teacher. Paterson Public School District runs 42 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Passaic County. Within 5 miles there are 185 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	430 Totowa Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07502
Phone	(973) 321-0050
School district	Paterson Public School District
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	753
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	58
Students per teacher	13
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Passaic County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 341269004882). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does School 5 serve?

School 5 serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend School 5?

School 5 reported 753 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at School 5?

About 13 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 753 students and 58 teachers in federal data.

Is School 5 a public or charter school?

School 5 is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is School 5 in?

School 5 is part of Paterson Public School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nj/paterson-public-school-district/

Where is School 5 located?

School 5 is at 430 Totowa Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07502. The phone number is (973) 321-0050.

How many other schools are near School 5?

There are 185 other schools within 5 miles of School 5 in our directory.