For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,283 students in 07060, NJ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 07060, NJ are The Barack Obama Green Charter School, Cresthaven Academy Charter School and Union County Teams Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 07060 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Charter schools in 07060, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public charter school average of 94% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 07060, NJ Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Barack Obama Green Charter 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 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
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-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
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 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1
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 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 07060, NJ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 07060, NJ include The Barack Obama Green Charter School, Cresthaven Academy Charter School and Union County Teams Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 07060?
3 public charter schools are located in 07060.
What is the racial composition of students in 07060?
07060 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public charter schools average of 94% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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