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Best Schools in North Plainfield, NJ
North Plainfield, NJ has 13 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,091 students. On average they score 20% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in North Plainfield don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in North Plainfield, NJ
The top high schools in North Plainfield, 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
Best Middle Schools in North Plainfield, NJ
The top middle schools in North Plainfield, 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. Hubbard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 775 Students
4. Maxson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 Students
Best Elementary Schools in North Plainfield, NJ
The top elementary schools in North Plainfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West End School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 542 Students
2. East End School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 486 Students
3. Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 Students
4. Stony Brook School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 251 Students
5. Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 417 Students
6. Sundance School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sundance School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 57 Students
7. The Giving Nest Preschool
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The Giving Nest Preschool • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 146 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
To read more about these statistics, please visit North Plainfield, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in North Plainfield, NJ
How many schools are in North Plainfield, NJ?
North Plainfield, NJ has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,091 students in total.
How do schools in North Plainfield perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in North Plainfield score 20% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in North Plainfield don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North Plainfield?
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: 29%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in North Plainfield
6 of 6 schools in North Plainfield carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 6
All 6 public schools we grade in North Plainfield. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (6)
- East End School
- North Plainfield High School
- North Plainfield Middle School
- Somerset School
- Stony Brook School
- West End School
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.