For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 5,758 students in Plainfield, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Plainfield, NJ are Union County Teams Charter School, Plainfield For The Arts & Advanced Studies and The Barack Obama Green Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plainfield, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Plainfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Plainfield, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is The Barack Obama Green Charter High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Plainfield, NJ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union County Teams Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 517 West Fourth Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 754-9043
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 754-9043
Grades: K-12
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
Plainfield For The Arts & Advanced Studies
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 West Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 731-4421
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 731-4421
Grades: 7-12
| 385 students
Rank: #33.
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Watchung Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(877) 643-4064
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(877) 643-4064
Grades: 9-12
| 231 students
Rank: #44.
The Queen City Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
815 West Seventh Street
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 753-4700
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 753-4700
Grades: K-12
| 359 students
Rank: #55.
North Plainfield High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
34 Wilson Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6000
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,166 students
Rank: #66.
College Achieve Central Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
365 Emerson Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 625-1879
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 625-1879
Grades: K-12
| 1,423 students
Rank: #77.
Plainfield High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 Park Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4390
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4390
Grades: 9-12
| 1,831 students
Plainfield, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1200 Myrtle Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 731-4270
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 731-4270
Grades: 8-12
| 67 students
Bi Plainfield (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
221 Park Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 755-8760
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 755-8760
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
Central Jersey Arts Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
1225 South Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-0030
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-0030
Grades: K-8
| 403 students
The Ellen G Pressman Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
232 Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-3500
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-3500
Grades: 6-7
| n/a students
34 Wilson Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6000
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6000
Grades: 7-12
| 1,479 students
730 Central Street
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4290
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4290
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Plainfield, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Plainfield, NJ include Union County Teams Charter School, Plainfield For The Arts & Advanced Studies and The Barack Obama Green Charter High School.
How many public high schools are located in Plainfield, NJ?
7 public high schools are located in Plainfield, NJ.
What is the racial composition of students in Plainfield, NJ?
Plainfield, NJ public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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