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Plainfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District

1200 Myrtle Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07063-1139
(District boundaries shown in map)
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Top Rankings

Plainfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,619 students in Plainfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Plainfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
15 Schools
2,571 Schools
# Students
8,619 Students
1,360,273 Students
# Teachers
607 Teachers
116,548 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Plainfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 64% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#605 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
14%
38%
20%
49%
6%
23%
64%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
82%
34%
% Black
16%
14%
% White
1%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,641 is higher than the state median of $26,937. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,872 is higher than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$247 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$240 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,641
$26,937
Spending / Student
$27,872
$25,834

Best Plainfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 West Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 731-4421
Gr: 7-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
739 Leland Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4215
Gr: K-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Charles And Anna Booker Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
730 Central Street
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4290
Gr: PK-5 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 190:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Cedarbrook Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1049 Central Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4280
Gr: K-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Emerson Community School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Emerson Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4205
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1033 Evergreen Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4260
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
E Front St & Farragut Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4300
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Washington Community School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
427 Darrow Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4230
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Pinnacle Academy High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
209 Berckman St
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4270
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #1010.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
West 4th St And Clinton Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 731-4220
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1111.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 W. Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 731-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 W Fourth St
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4240
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Maxson Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
920 E Seventh St
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4310
Gr: 6-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Hubbard Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
661 W Eighth St
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4320
Gr: 6-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1515.
Plainfield High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
950 Park Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4390
Gr: 9-12 | 2,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Plainfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Plainfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 15 public schools serving 8,619 students.
What is the rank of Plainfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Plainfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #606 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plainfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
82% of Plainfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plainfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Plainfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Plainfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,872 is higher than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,619 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 64% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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