For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,880 students in 07060, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in 07060, NJ are The Barack Obama Green Charter School, Union County Teams Charter School and North Plainfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 07060 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 07060, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 07060 have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is The Barack Obama Green Charter School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07060, NJ Public High 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.
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
Rank: #33.
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 | 1,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
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 | 2,077 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 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 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 07060, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in 07060, NJ include The Barack Obama Green Charter School, Union County Teams Charter School and North Plainfield High School.
How many public high schools are located in 07060?
4 public high schools are located in 07060.
What is the racial composition of students in 07060?
07060 public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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