Paterson Prep in Paterson, New Jersey on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Paterson Prep is a public school in Paterson, New Jersey that is part of New Jersey Department of Education. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Grades Not specified

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190 Oliver St

Paterson, NJ 07505 View local requests

https://patersonprep.org/

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Paterson Prep Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Garey

Ms. Gonzalez

Ms. Spence

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Paterson Prep Demographics

41%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

88%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Paterson Prep Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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Paterson Prep

$2,805

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

teachers funded

donors

projects for books

Paterson Prep has received support from 2 individuals from New Jersey and 1 individual out-of-state.

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