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Best Schools in 07060, NJ
07060, NJ has 22 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 13,875 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in 07060 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 07060, NJ
The top high schools in 07060, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Watchung Hills Regional High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watchung Hills Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1741 Students
2. North Plainfield High School
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North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1214 Students
3. The Barack Obama Green Charter High School
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The Barack Obama Green Charter High School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 257 Students
4. Plainfield High School
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Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1925 Students
Best Middle Schools in 07060, NJ
The top middle schools in 07060, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valley View School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watchung Borough School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 254 Students
2. Somerset School
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North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 530 Students
3. North Plainfield Middle School
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North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 489 Students
4. Hubbard Middle School
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Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 775 Students
5. Maxson Middle School
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Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 07060, NJ
The top elementary schools in 07060, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bayberry School
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Watchung Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 410 Students
2. Frederic W. Cook Elementary School
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Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
3. West End School
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North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 542 Students
4. East End School
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North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 486 Students
5. Cresthaven Academy Charter School
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Cresthaven Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 532 Students
6. Stony Brook School
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North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 251 Students
7. Cedarbrook Elementary School
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Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 623 Students
8. Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School
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Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 417 Students
9. Charles H. Stillman Elementary School
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Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 354 Students
10. Evergreen Elementary School
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Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 602 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
18.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 07060, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 07060, NJ
How many schools are in 07060, NJ?
07060, NJ has 22 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 13,875 students in total.
How do schools in 07060 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 07060 score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in 07060 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 07060?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 18%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 49%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations