SCHOOL 26

SCHOOL 26 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Paterson Public School District school district, located in PATERSON, NJ with about 500 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 39 teachers, SCHOOL 26 has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact SCHOOL 26 at (973) 321-0260 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.