For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 2,969 students in Plainfield, NJ.
The top ranked public charter schools in Plainfield, NJ are The Barack Obama Green Charter High School, The Queen City Academy Charter School and College Achieve Central Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plainfield, NJ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Charter schools in Plainfield have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public charter school average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools in Plainfield, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Watchung Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(877) 643-4064
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(877) 643-4064
Grades: 6-12
| 311 students
Rank: #22.
The Queen City Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
815 West Seventh Street
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 753-4700
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 753-4700
Grades: K-12
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
College Achieve Central 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
| 1,428 students
Rank: #44.
Cresthaven Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
530 West 7th Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-1234
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-1234
Grades: K-7
| 604 students
Rank: #55.
Union County Teams Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 517 West Fourth Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 754-9043
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 754-9043
Grades: K-12
| 326 students
Plainfield, New Jersey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bi Plainfield (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
221 Park Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 755-8760
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
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
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-3500
Grades: 6-7
| n/a students
34 Wilson Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6000
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6000
Grades: 7-12
| 1,479 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Plainfield, NJ?
The top ranked public charter schools in Plainfield, NJ include The Barack Obama Green Charter High School, The Queen City Academy Charter School and College Achieve Central Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Plainfield?
5 public charter schools are located in Plainfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Plainfield?
Plainfield public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public charter schools average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Plainfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Plainfield include: Union County Teams Charter School vs. The Queen City Academy Charter School, Cresthaven Academy Charter School vs. College Achieve Central Charter School, The Queen City Academy Charter School vs. Union County Teams Charter School
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