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Kindergarten to 8th Grade

Our application for the 2026-27 school year is open!

KIPP Paterson Public Schools are joyful, academically excellent public charter schools educating over 500 students in grades K-8 across 2 schools. We offer:

Excellent curriculum with dedicated teachers
No admission requirements
Free to apply and enroll (and takes only a few minutes!)
Education for all, including students with IEP’s

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Together, A Future Without Limits

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We are accepting applications for grades K-8 for the 2026-27 school year! Apply now.

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Learn More

We’d love to share more information about our schools! Please submit this brief form and an enrollment team member will reach out to you soon. Click Here to sign up for an upcoming open house.

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The KIPP Connection

We are part of KIPP, which has been around since 1994 and is the largest group of charter schools in the country. What that means is we get to share best practices to learn from each other and our long history. Each school we open makes us better equipped to meet the needs of all children.

Apply Today!

Your child’s journey to college and career readiness starts here—with an application! Check out this guide to our application process:

About Our Schools

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Reaching All Students In Paterson

KIPP New Jersey Public Schools are free and serve all students regardless of special needs, past attendance, grades, or any other factor. There is no test to get in!

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Never Wonder How Your Child Is Doing In School

Once enrolled, families can expect regular outreach and quick responses from teachers and school leaders, not just during report card season, but throughout the year to discuss student progress, share updates, and work together to support student growth.

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Fun And Whole-Student Learning

Sometimes the best learning comes from the social skills gained by interacting with the people around you. Longer school days mean more opportunities for culture and activities such as reading, technology, after school clubs and more.

Ready To Complete An Application?

Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision and we’re here to help you every step of the way. Complete the form linked below and a KIPP Paterson teammate will contact you directly. Please feel free to contact us at enroll@kippnj.org.

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Steps To Enrollment

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ORIENTATION
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Application

Applications are required for all interested students not currently enrolled at KIPP Paterson. You can create an account through our parent portal website to get started on an application.

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Registration

Congratulations! Your child has been offered a seat at KIPP Paterson! Families will be notified by the new school within two weeks. In the meantime, please gather the required documents which may include:

  • Student’s birth certificate or Passport
  • Student up to date immunization records
  • Parent/Guardian Government Issued ID
  • Proof of Residency (See www.kippnj.org/residency for more information)
  • Proof of Guardianship, if applicable
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Re-Enrollment

Each year, our current families must confirm their plan to attend KIPP the following school year and update their contact information. The re-enrollment window opens in early May.

Orientation

Over the summer our school hosts events to welcome students to the KIPP Paterson family. We’ll contact you directly with more information about event dates. It’s an opportunity for your child to meet their school leader and teacher, learn more about the school day, for parents/caregivers to complete any final forms, and have fun!

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Frequently Asked Questions

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