For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,428 students in South Plainfield, NJ (there are 4 private schools, serving 319 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in South Plainfield, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in South Plainfield, NJ are John F Kennedy Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and South Plainfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Plainfield, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in South Plainfield have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Plainfield, NJ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2900 Norwood Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Grades: PK-4
| 293 students
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
135 Jackson Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Grades: PK-4
| 460 students
Rank: #33.
South Plainfield Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2201 Plainfield Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Grades: 7-8
| 485 students
Rank: #44.
South Plainfield High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Lake Street
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Grades: 9-12
| 1,079 students
Rank: #55.
John E Riley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Morris Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Grades: PK-4
| 365 students
Rank: #66.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 Cromwell Place
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Grades: 5-6
| 485 students
Rank: #77.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Franklin Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Grades: PK-4
| 261 students
South Plainfield, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
125 Jackson Street
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Grades: PK
| 173 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in South Plainfield, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in South Plainfield, NJ include John F Kennedy Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and South Plainfield Middle School.
How many public schools are located in South Plainfield, NJ?
7 public schools are located in South Plainfield, NJ.
What percentage of students in South Plainfield, NJ go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in South Plainfield, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in South Plainfield, NJ?
South Plainfield, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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