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Best Schools in Plainfield, New Jersey
Compare 20 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
20
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
11,755
Total Students
Across Plainfield
14:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
20 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score15%
ELA Assessment Score26%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)15 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)4 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 2,077 students at Plainfield High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 5:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies
publichighGrade 7-12
1700 West Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07063
4
Rating
Students
357
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
27%
The Barack Obama Green Charter School
charter schoolhighGrade 6-12
35 Watchung Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
3.5
Rating
Students
358
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
44.5%
Math Proficiency
24.5%
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
739 Leland Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07062
3.5
Rating
Students
198
Student-Teacher
5:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
32%
The Queen City Academy Charter School
charter schoolhighK-12
815 West Seventh Street, Plainfield, NJ 07063
3.4
Rating
Students
378
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
23%
College Achieve Central Charter School
charter schoolhighK-12
365 Emerson Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07062
2.8
Rating
Students
1,572
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
14%
Cedarbrook Elementary School
publicmiddleK-8
1049 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2.5
Rating
Students
671
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
18%
Cresthaven Academy Charter School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
530 West 7Th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2.4
Rating
Students
621
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
16%
Union County Teams Charter School
charter schoolhighK-12
515 517 West Fourth Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2.2
Rating
Students
304
Student-Teacher
38:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
12%
Emerson Community School
publicelementaryK-5
305 Emerson Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07062
2.2
Rating
Students
414
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
20%
Clinton Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
West 4Th St And Clinton Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07063
1.5
Rating
Students
386
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
12%
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
E Front St & Farragut Rd, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1.5
Rating
Students
423
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
201 W Fourth St, Plainfield, NJ 07062
1.5
Rating
Students
317
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
17%
Evergreen Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1033 Evergreen Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1.3
Rating
Students
398
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
16%
Math Proficiency
10%
Maxson Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
920 E Seventh St, Plainfield, NJ 07062
1.3
Rating
Students
721
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
7%
Washington Community School
publicelementaryPK-5
427 Darrow Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1.3
Rating
Students
557
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
15%
Jefferson Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1700 W. Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07063
1.2
Rating
Students
383
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
11%
Plainfield High School
publichighGrade 9-12
950 Park Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1
Rating
Students
2,077
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
16%
Math Proficiency
3%
Hubbard Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
661 W Eighth St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
1
Rating
Students
737
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
8%
Pinnacle Academy High School
publichighGrade 9-12
209 Berckman St, Plainfield, NJ 07062
0
Rating
Students
67
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Charles And Anna Booker Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
730 Central Street, Plainfield, NJ 07062
0
Rating
Students
816
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Plainfield
Plainfield, New Jersey is home to 20 schools serving over 11,755 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Plainfield, New Jersey?
There are 20 schools in Plainfield, serving 11,755 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Plainfield?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Plainfield include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Plainfield?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Plainfield is 14:1.