For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,526 students in 07062, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07062, NJ are Emerson Community School, Frederic W. Cook Elementary School and College Achieve Central Charter 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 average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07062, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07062, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Emerson Community School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 Emerson Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4205
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4205
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
739 Leland Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4215
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4215
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #33.
College Achieve Central Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
365 Emerson Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 625-1879
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 625-1879
Grades: K-12
| 1,423 students
Rank: #44.
Maxson Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
920 E Seventh St
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4310
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4310
Grades: 6-8
| 863 students
Rank: #55.
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 W Fourth St
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4240
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4240
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
07062, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Jersey Arts Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
1225 South Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-0030
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-0030
Grades: K-8
| 403 students
730 Central Street
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4290
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4290
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 07062, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07062, NJ include Emerson Community School, Frederic W. Cook Elementary School and College Achieve Central Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07062, NJ?
5 public elementary schools are located in 07062, NJ.
What is the racial composition of students in 07062, NJ?
07062, NJ 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
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