For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 10,258 students in 07060, NJ (there are 5 private schools, serving 821 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 07060, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07060, NJ are Warren Middle School, The Barack Obama Green Charter High School and East End School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07060 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07060, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07060, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Warren Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Old Stirling Road
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 753-5300
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 753-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 543 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Watchung Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(877) 643-4064
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(877) 643-4064
Gr: 6-12 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
East End School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
170 Oneida Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6070
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6070
Gr: PK-4 | 476 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Cedarbrook Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1049 Central Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4280
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4280
Gr: K-8 | 663 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Cresthaven Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
530 West 7th Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-1234
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-1234
Gr: K-7 | 604 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Union County Teams Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 517 West Fourth Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 754-9043
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 754-9043
Gr: K-12 | 326 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
North Plainfield Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
34 Wilson Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6040
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6040
Gr: 7-8 | 522 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
West End School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
447 Greenbrook Road
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6083
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6083
Gr: PK-4 | 537 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
North Plainfield High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
34 Wilson Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6000
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,199 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Somerset School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 Somerset Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6080
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6080
Gr: 5-6 | 499 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1033 Evergreen Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4260
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4260
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
E Front St & Farragut Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4300
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4300
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Stony Brook School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
269 Grove Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6063
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6063
Gr: PK-4 | 277 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Washington Community School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
427 Darrow Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4230
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4230
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Hubbard Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
661 W Eighth St
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4320
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4320
Gr: 6-8 | 771 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1616.
Plainfield High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 Park Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4390
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4390
Gr: 9-12 | 2,145 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
07060, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bi Plainfield (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
221 Park Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 755-8760
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 755-8760
Gr: 6-12 | 3 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
Gr: 6-7
34 Wilson Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6000
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6000
Gr: 7-12 | 1,479 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07060, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07060, NJ include Warren Middle School, The Barack Obama Green Charter High School and East End School.
How many public schools are located in 07060?
16 public schools are located in 07060.
What percentage of students in 07060 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 07060 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07060?
07060 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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