New Jerseyโ€บMiddlesex Countyโ€บSouth Plainfield

Best Schools in South Plainfield, New Jersey

Compare 9 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

9
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
3,767
Total Students
Across South Plainfield
12.2:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
9 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score43%
ELA Assessment Score53%
๐ŸŽฏ Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)8 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools
๐Ÿ’ก Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

  • โœ“0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
  • โœ“Largest student enrollment is 1,044 students at South Plainfield High School.
  • โœ“Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
๐Ÿ† Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
publicelementaryK-4
2900 Norwood Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
5.7
Rating
Students
256
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
57%
Roosevelt Elementary School
publicelementaryK-4
135 Jackson Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
5.5
Rating
Students
472
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
47%
South Plainfield Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
2201 Plainfield Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
4.8
Rating
Students
553
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
39%
South Plainfield High School
publichighGrade 9-12
200 Lake Street, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
4.6
Rating
Students
1,044
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
40%
John E. Riley Elementary School
publicelementaryK-4
100 Morris Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
4.5
Rating
Students
367
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
42%
Grant Elementary School
publicmiddleGrade 5-6
305 Cromwell Place, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
4.4
Rating
Students
568
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
36%
Franklin Elementary School
publicelementaryK-4
1000 Franklin Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
4
Rating
Students
270
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
37%
Roosevelt Preschool Annex
publicelementaryPK-PK
125 Jackson Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
0
Rating
Students
92
Student-Teacher
30:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Riley Preschool Annex
publicelementaryPK-PK
125 Jackson Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
0
Rating
Students
145
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%

Detailed Overview of Schools in South Plainfield

South Plainfield, New Jersey is home to 9 schools serving over 3,767 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.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology โ†’
Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in South Plainfield, New Jersey?

There are 9 schools in South Plainfield, serving 3,767 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in South Plainfield?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in South 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 South Plainfield?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in South Plainfield is 12.2:1.