For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,880 students in 07060, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 07060, NJ are East End School, West End School and Stony Brook School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 07060 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 07060, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07060, NJ Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
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 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
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 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
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 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 preschools in 07060, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 07060, NJ include East End School, West End School and Stony Brook School.
How many public preschools are located in 07060?
4 public preschools are located in 07060.
What is the racial composition of students in 07060?
07060 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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