For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,427 students in 07063, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 217 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 07063, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07063, NJ are Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies, The Queen City Academy Charter School and Clinton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07063 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07063, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07063, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 West Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 731-4421
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 731-4421
Grades: 7-12
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
The Queen City Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
815 West Seventh Street
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 753-4700
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 753-4700
Grades: K-12
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
West 4th St And Clinton Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 731-4220
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 731-4220
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W. Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 731-4250
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 731-4250
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07063, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07063, NJ include Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies, The Queen City Academy Charter School and Clinton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 07063?
4 public schools are located in 07063.
What percentage of students in 07063 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 07063 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07063?
07063 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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