Best Schools in North Plainfield, NJ
North Plainfield, NJ has a total of 13 schools including 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 8,091 students attend North Plainfield, NJ schools. On average, schools in North Plainfield score 16% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in North Plainfield underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in North Plainfield, NJ
North Plainfield, NJ has 2 high schools with 3,139 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 North Plainfield score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in North Plainfield don't meet expectations.
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
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Projected Test Scores
Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1925 Students
Best Middle Schools in North Plainfield, NJ
North Plainfield, NJ has 4 middle schools with 2,612 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 North Plainfield score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in North Plainfield don't meet expectations.
1. Hubbard Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 775 Students
2. North Plainfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
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North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 489 Students
3. Somerset School
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North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 530 Students
4. Maxson Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 Students
Best Elementary Schools in North Plainfield, NJ
North Plainfield, NJ has 7 elementary schools with 2,340 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 North Plainfield score 12% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in North Plainfield underperform expectations.
1. West End School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 542 Students
2. Stony Brook School
SchoolGrade
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North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 251 Students
3. East End School
SchoolGrade
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North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 486 Students
4. The Giving Nest Preschool
SchoolGrade
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The Giving Nest Preschool • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 146 Students
5. Sundance School
SchoolGrade
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Sundance School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 57 Students
6. Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 Students
7. Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 417 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in North Plainfield, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
North Plainfield, NJ has a total population of 21,331 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in North Plainfield, 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 North Plainfield, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Plainfield, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North Plainfield, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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