Paterson Public Schools serves about 25,000 pre-K through 12th grade students and their families in New Jersey's third largest city. The District is working to draw out the true potential within every student to become lifelong learners and 21st century leaders in their communities, this nation, and the world.
Although the Paterson community faces many of the challenges of a modern urban city, it produces many highly capable students that are ambitious and high-achieving. More elementary school students are reading at or above grade level, and more high school students are earning college credits through Advanced Placement exams and taking college-level courses before graduation. Paterson Public Schools stands out as one of only 17 districts in New Jersey to offer the competitive International Baccalaureate program, and one of only four districts with a P-TECH high school, a program that, in collaboration with IBM and Passaic County Community College, graduates students with an associate degree in applied science and practical tech sector experience.
Paterson Public Schools has outstanding opportunities for educators, nurses, and many other professionals.
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