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Best Schools in 07062, NJ
07062, NJ has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,884 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 18%, so schools in 07062 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 07062, NJ
The top high schools in 07062, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Plainfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1214 Students
2. Plainfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1925 Students
3. Pinnacle Academy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 60 Students
Best Middle Schools in 07062, NJ
The top middle schools in 07062, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Somerset School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 530 Students
2. North Plainfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 489 Students
3. Maxson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 07062, NJ
The top elementary schools in 07062, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frederic W. Cook Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
2. East End School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 486 Students
3. Emerson Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 509 Students
4. Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 417 Students
5. Evergreen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 602 Students
6. Phoenix Preschool Of New Jersey
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Phoenix Preschool Of New Jersey • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 42 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 07062, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
07062, NJ has a total population of 14,254 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 07062, 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 07062, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 07062, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 07062, 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 07062, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 07062, NJ
How many schools are in 07062, NJ?
07062, NJ has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,884 students in total.
How do schools in 07062 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 07062 score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 18%, so on average schools in 07062 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 07062?
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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- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations