Schools and Education
The Paterson School District is comprised of 30 elementary, 28 middle, and 5 public high schools. Additionally, there are several private and charter school options for parents.
Colleges and/or universities in Paterson are Passaic County Community College, Financial Supermarkets Inc, and Paterson Technical Institute. Located nearby are Montclair State University, William Paterson University of New Jersey, Bergen Community College, Fairleight Dickinson University, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Ramapo College of New Jersey, and Rutgers University.