South Plainfield School District

125 Jackson Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

South Plainfield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,652 students in South Plainfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in South Plainfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,571 Schools
# Students
3,652 Students
1,360,273 Students
# Teachers
341 Teachers
116,548 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

South Plainfield School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#306 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
40%
38%
53%
49%
23%
23%
93%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
11%
% Hispanic
34%
34%
% Black
10%
14%
% White
34%
38%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,700 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,937. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,924 is less than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$76 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,700
$26,937
Spending / Student
$20,924
$25,834

Best South Plainfield School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
135 Jackson Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Gr: PK-4 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2900 Norwood Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Gr: PK-4 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
South Plainfield Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2201 Plainfield Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Gr: 7-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
South Plainfield High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 Lake Street
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Gr: 9-12 | 1,091 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
John E. Riley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Morris Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Gr: K-4 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Cromwell Place
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Gr: 5-6 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Franklin Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Gr: PK-4 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
312 Walter Street
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Gr: PK | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Plainfield School District?
South Plainfield School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,652 students.
What is the rank of South Plainfield School District?
South Plainfield School District is ranked #306 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Plainfield School District?
34% of South Plainfield School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Plainfield School District?
South Plainfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is South Plainfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,924 is less than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,652 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in NJ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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