Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson

Located at 124 Madison Avenue in Paterson, New Jersey, Philip’s Academy Charter School of Paterson operates as an open, independent public charter district serving a large suburban community within the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan region. Anchored by a single operational school site, the district delivers a continuous academic pathway for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Designed to foster academic excellence, character development, and personal growth during critical formative years, the district offers families a focused elementary and middle school experience tailored to preparing young learners for high school transition and beyond.

For the 2024–2025 school year, Philip’s Academy educates a vibrant student body of 683 children, characterized by a diverse enrollment that reflects its surrounding neighborhood. To support learning and well-being, the district maintains a strong human resources foundation powered by approximately 218 full-time equivalent staff members. This robust team includes more than 102 classroom teachers, nearly 40 instructional aides, and over 76 specialized support personnel. This generous staffing context enables individualized attention, rich classroom instruction, and broad wraparound support, ensuring every student receives the dedicated guidance needed to thrive academically and socially.