Best Schools in Plainfield, NJ
Plainfield, NJ has a total of 27 schools including 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 13 elementary schools. A total of 16,475 students attend Plainfield, NJ schools. On average, schools in Plainfield score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Plainfield meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Plainfield, NJ
Plainfield, NJ has 7 high schools with 5,488 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 Plainfield score 26% 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 Plainfield underperform expectations.
1. Scotch Plains-fanwood High School
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Scotch Plains-fanwood School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1510 Students
2. South Plainfield High School
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South Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1097 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. Pinnacle Academy High School
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Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 60 Students
5. Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies
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Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 356 Students
6. Plainfield High School
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Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1925 Students
Best Middle Schools in Plainfield, NJ
Plainfield, NJ has 4 middle schools with 2,960 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 Plainfield score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Plainfield don't meet expectations.
1. Terrill Middle School
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Scotch Plains-fanwood School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 837 Students
2. Grant Elementary School
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South Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 530 Students
3. Hubbard Middle School
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Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 775 Students
4. Maxson Middle School
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Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Plainfield, NJ
Plainfield, NJ has 13 elementary schools with 5,887 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 Plainfield score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Plainfield meet expectations.
1. J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School
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Scotch Plains-fanwood School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 535 Students
2. Cedarbrook Elementary School
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Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 623 Students
3. John E Riley Elementary School
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South Plainfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 381 Students
4. Frederic W. Cook Elementary School
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Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
5. Emerson Community School
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Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 509 Students
6. Cresthaven Academy Charter School
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Cresthaven Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 532 Students
7. Phoenix Preschool Of New Jersey
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Phoenix Preschool Of New Jersey • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 42 Students
8. Clinton Elementary School
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Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 413 Students
9. Jefferson Elementary School
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Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 Students
10. Washington Community School
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Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 649 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Plainfield, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Plainfield, NJ has a total population of 54,344 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 71%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 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 Plainfield, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Plainfield, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Plainfield, NJ.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Plainfield, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
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