Career Center

Guided by the principle of “Preparing All Children for College and Career,” the Paterson Public School District is working to draw out the true potential within every student to become life-long learners and 21st century leaders in their communities, their nation, and the world. With more than 40 languages spoken in its classrooms, the Paterson Public School District is among the most diverse in the state. The current student enrollment is approximately 26,000, in 60+ schools.  Paterson is the third largest school district in New Jersey.With the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) in place, all Paterson students are eligible to receive breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack at no cost to them. The district provides special education services for 3,925 students and bilingual/E