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Best 07062 New Jersey Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,886 students in 07062, NJ.

The top ranked public elementary schools in 07062, NJ are Frederic W. Cook Elementary School, College Achieve Central Charter School and Charles And Anna Booker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 07062 have an score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07062, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07062, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Frederic W. Cook Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
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739 Leland Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4215

Gr: K-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #22.

College Achieve Central Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
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365 Emerson Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 625-1879

Gr: K-12 | 1,428 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Rank: #33.

Charles And Anna Booker Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44% )
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730 Central Street
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4290

Gr: PK-5 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 190:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #44.

Emerson Community School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
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305 Emerson Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4205

Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #55.

Charles H. Stillman Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
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201 W Fourth St
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4240

Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #66.

Maxson Middle School

(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
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920 E Seventh St
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4310

Gr: 6-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 07062 New Jersey

07062, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Central Jersey Arts Charter School (Closed 2016)

Charter School

1225 South Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-0030

Gr: K-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 07062, NJ?

The top ranked public elementary schools in 07062, NJ include Frederic W. Cook Elementary School, College Achieve Central Charter School and Charles And Anna Booker Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 07062?

6 public elementary schools are located in 07062.

What is the racial composition of students in 07062?

07062 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).