Best High Schools in 07060, NJ

07060, NJ has 6 high schools with 6,517 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 07060 score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 07060 don't meet expectations.

1. Watchung Hills Regional High School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Watchung Hills Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1741 Students

2. South Plainfield High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

South Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1097 Students

3. North Plainfield High School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1214 Students

4. The Barack Obama Green Charter High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

The Barack Obama Green Charter High School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 257 Students

5. Plainfield High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1925 Students

Best Middle Schools in 07060, NJ

07060, NJ has 6 middle schools with 3,396 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 07060 score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 07060 don't meet expectations.

1. Valley View School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Watchung Borough School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 254 Students

2. Grant Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 530 Students

3. Hubbard Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 775 Students

4. North Plainfield Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 489 Students

5. Somerset School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 530 Students

6. Maxson Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 07060, NJ

07060, NJ has 13 elementary schools with 6,145 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 07060 score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 07060 meet expectations.

1. Bayberry School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Watchung Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 410 Students

2. Cedarbrook Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 623 Students

3. John E Riley Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South Plainfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 381 Students

4. Frederic W. Cook Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students

5. Emerson Community School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 509 Students

6. Cresthaven Academy Charter School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cresthaven Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 532 Students

7. West End School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 542 Students

8. Stony Brook School

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 251 Students

9. East End School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 486 Students

10. Washington Community School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 649 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 07060, NJ

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

07060, NJ has a total population of 49,220 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 72%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 07060, NJ

16,392

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

72%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 07060, NJ.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

18.19 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.39 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

15.80 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 07060, NJ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 07060, NJ.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,397 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

72 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 07060, NJ Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
07090, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations