For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,533 students in 07062, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 190 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 07062, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07062, NJ are Frederic W. Cook Elementary School, College Achieve Central Charter School and Emerson Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07062 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07062, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07062, NJ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
739 Leland Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4215
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4215
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
College Achieve Central Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
365 Emerson Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 625-1879
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 625-1879
Grades: K-12
| 1,403 students
Rank: #33.
Emerson Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Emerson Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4205
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4205
Grades: K-5
| 509 students
Rank: #44.
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 W Fourth St
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4240
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4240
Grades: K-4
| 354 students
Rank: #55.
Pinnacle Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
209 Berckman St
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4270
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4270
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: #66.
Maxson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
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
| 818 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 schools in 07062, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07062, NJ include Frederic W. Cook Elementary School, College Achieve Central Charter School and Emerson Community School.
How many public schools are located in 07062?
6 public schools are located in 07062.
What percentage of students in 07062 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 07062 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07062?
07062 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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