Best Plainfield Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,373 students in Plainfield, NJ.

The top ranked public preschools in Plainfield, NJ are East End School, Charles And Anna Booker Elementary School and Stony Brook School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Plainfield, NJ public preschools have an score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and score of 17% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Plainfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Plainfield, NJ (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Grades

Students

Rank: #11.

East End School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
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170 Oneida Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6070

Grades: PK-4

| 476 students

Rank: #22.

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

Grades: PK-5

| 761 students

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Stony Brook School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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269 Grove Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6063

Grades: PK-4

| 277 students

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

West End School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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447 Greenbrook Road
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6083

Grades: PK-4

| 537 students

Rank: #55.

Clinton Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
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West 4th St And Clinton Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 731-4220

Grades: PK-5

| 390 students

Rank: #66.

Washington Community School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 10%)
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427 Darrow Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4230

Grades: PK-5

| 540 students

Rank: #77.

Jefferson Elementary School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 10-14%)
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1700 W. Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 731-4250

Grades: PK-5

| 392 students

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Plainfield, New Jersey

Plainfield, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Grades

Students

Bi Plainfield (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

221 Park Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 755-8760

Grades: 6-12

| 3 students

Central Jersey Arts Charter School (Closed 2016)

Charter School

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

Grades: K-8

| 403 students

The Ellen G Pressman Charter School (Closed 2011)

Charter School

232 Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-3500

Grades: 6-7

| n/a students

Somerset Middle School (Closed 2023)

34 Wilson Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6000

Grades: 7-12

| 1,479 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Plainfield, NJ?

The top ranked public preschools in Plainfield, NJ include East End School, Charles And Anna Booker Elementary School and Stony Brook School.

How many public preschools are located in Plainfield?

7 public preschools are located in Plainfield.

What is the racial composition of students in Plainfield?

Plainfield public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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