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Best Hillcrest Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 360 students in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Paterson, NJ.

The top-ranked public school in Hillcrest is School 19. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Hillcrest, Paterson, NJ public school have an score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Paterson, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

School 19

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
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Bottom 50%

31 James Street
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0190

Gr: K-4 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Paterson, NJ?

The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Paterson, NJ include School 19.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Paterson?

1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Paterson.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Paterson?

the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Paterson public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).