What grades does School 28 serve?

As a Primary school, School 28 serves students in PATERSON, NJ. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is School 28 located?

You can find School 28 in PATERSON, NJ.

What is the student-teacher ratio at School 28?

At School 28, there are approximately 12.3 students for every teacher.

What schools are in PATERSON, NJ?

School 28 is among the schools serving PATERSON, NJ. The school is part of the local school system.

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School 28 — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|PATERSON, New Jersey|Paterson Public School District

PATERSON, NJ 07522

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Tue

Back-to-School NightEventDistrict-wide

6-8pm (Grades 9-12)

Sep

Wed

Back-to-School NightEventDistrict-wide

6-8pm (JAT, NRC, DHA)

Sep

Thu

Back-to-School NightEventDistrict-wide

6-8pm (PreK-8)

Sep

Mon

Yom KippurHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Oct

Fri

Progress ReportsEventDistrict-wide

Grades PreK-12

Oct

Mon

Italian Heritage Day/Indigenous People DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades

PK–8

Enrollment

469

Student:Teacher

12.3:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Paterson Public School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

75.3%

Phone

(973)321-0281

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

82%

100th percentile in NJ

Math Proficiency

79%

100th percentile in NJ

Chronic Absenteeism

3.9%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

220 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.9:1

Worse than average in NJ

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

736

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Social Workers

Nurses

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$27,885

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$16,496

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$37,176

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 13%State 78%Local 10%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$456,345

+4.2% 1yr+45.0% 5yr

Hudson, NY metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

22.3%

Below 150% poverty line

8.0%

Unemployment rate

12.5%

Uninsured residents

15.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

4,362

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

3,932

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,264 (32%)

Speech/Language Impairment

786 (20%)

Other Health Impairment

661 (17%)

Autism

644 (16%)

Intellectual Disability

266 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

45 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

463

Current enrollment

Stable(-1% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Sep 15, 2026

Back-to-School Night

6-8pm (Grades 9-12)

Event

Wed, Sep 16, 2026

Back-to-School Night

6-8pm (JAT, NRC, DHA)

Event

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Back-to-School Night

6-8pm (PreK-8)

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Paterson Public School District. School 28 follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	Full Day Staff PDDistrict-wide No Students	Staff Day	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Half Day Staff PDDistrict-wide No Students	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide District Closed	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Opening Day for StudentsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	Back-to-School NightDistrict-wide 6-8pm (Grades 9-12)	Event	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	Back-to-School NightDistrict-wide 6-8pm (JAT, NRC, DHA)	Event	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	Back-to-School NightDistrict-wide 6-8pm (PreK-8)	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Yom KippurDistrict-wide District Closed	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Progress ReportsDistrict-wide Grades PreK-12	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Italian Heritage Day/Indigenous People DayDistrict-wide District Closed	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 1:00pm Student Dismissal/Staff PD	half_day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election DayDistrict-wide District Closed	Holiday	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	NJEA ConventionDistrict-wide Schools Closed	Staff Day	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	NJEA ConventionDistrict-wide District Closed	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans' DayDistrict-wide District Closed	Holiday	—
Fri, Nov 13, 2026	1st Marking Period EndsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 1:00pm Student/1:20pm Staff Dismissal	half_day	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide District Closed	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 11, 2026	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 1:00pm Student Dismissal/Staff PD	half_day	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Progress ReportsDistrict-wide Grades PreK-12	Event	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 1:00pm Student/1:20pm Staff Dismissal	half_day	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter RecessDistrict-wide District Closed	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's DayDistrict-wide District Closed	Holiday	—
Wed, Jan 13, 2027	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 1:00pm Student Dismissal/Staff PD	half_day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK, Jr. BirthdayDistrict-wide District Closed	Holiday	—
Fri, Jan 29, 2027	2nd Marking Period EndsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 1:00pm Student/1:20pm Staff Dismissal	half_day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Winter BreakDistrict-wide District Closed	Break	—
Wed, Feb 24, 2027	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 1:00pm Student Dismissal/Staff PD	half_day	—
Tue, Mar 2, 2027	Progress ReportsDistrict-wide Grades PreK-12	Event	—
Wed, Mar 10, 2027	Eid Al Fitr (Obsv.)District-wide District Closed	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 1:00pm Student Dismissal/Staff PD	half_day	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 1:00pm Student/1:20pm Staff Dismissal	half_day	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good FridayDistrict-wide District Closed	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide District Closed	Break	—
Fri, Apr 9, 2027	3rd Marking Period EndsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Apr 14, 2027	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 1:00pm Student Dismissal/Staff PD	half_day	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 1:00pm Students & PEA Staff Dismissal	half_day	—
Fri, May 7, 2027	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 1:00pm Student Dismissal/Staff PD	half_day	—
Fri, May 14, 2027	Progress ReportsDistrict-wide Grades PreK-12	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 1:00pm Students & PEA Staff Dismissal	half_day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide District Closed	Holiday	—
Fri, Jun 4, 2027	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 1:00pm Student Dismissal/Staff PD	half_day	—
Fri, Jun 11, 2027	4th Marking Period EndsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	Juneteenth (Obsv.)District-wide District Closed	Holiday	—
Wed, Jun 23, 2027	High School Graduation DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Jun 23, 2027	Last Day for StudentsDistrict-wide	Event	—