For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,981 students in 07060, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in 07060, NJ are The Barack Obama Green Charter High School, North Plainfield High 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 high schools in zipcode 07060 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), 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 76%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Plainfield High School, with 87% 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07060, NJ Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Watchung Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(877) 643-4064
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(877) 643-4064
Grades: 6-12
| 311 students
Rank: #22.
North Plainfield High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
34 Wilson Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6000
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,199 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 326 students
Rank: #44.
Plainfield High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 Park Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4390
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4390
Grades: 9-12
| 2,145 students
07060, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
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 High School, North Plainfield High School and Union County Teams Charter 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
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