School Overview
School 26, located at 1 East 32nd Street in Paterson, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the Paterson Public Schools district. As part of a large urban district, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the surrounding neighborhood, typically catering to grades Pre-K through 8, consistent with the configuration of many schools in the area. Like other schools in Paterson, it operates under the district’s mission to foster academic growth, social-emotional development, and college and career readiness for a diverse student body.

The school environment is designed to address the specific needs of the Paterson community, emphasizing the implementation of state-mandated curriculum standards while providing various support services. Families in this district often benefit from programs aimed at equity and educational enrichment, and School 26 plays a vital role as a neighborhood anchor. For specific information regarding current student enrollment figures, test scores, or extracurricular offerings, parents and community members are encouraged to consult the New Jersey Department of Education’s School Performance Reports or the official Paterson Public Schools website.
419
Total Students
31.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for School 26
Demographic Student Count
White4
Hispanic293
Black116
Asian2
Two or More4
  • Hispanic
    293 (69.9%)
  • Black
    116 (27.7%)
  • White
    4 (1.0%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Paterson Public School District
Phone: (973)321-0260
Website: http://ps26.paterson.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 241
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 38
Kindergarten 18
Grade 1 32
Grade 2 48
Grade 3 43
Grade 4 49
Grade 5 52
Grade 6 38
Grade 7 56
Grade 8 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for School 26
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten38
Kindergarten18
Grade 132
Grade 248
Grade 343
Grade 449
Grade 552
Grade 638
Grade 756
Grade 845
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for School 26
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20548.9%
Male21451.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)