Best 07060 New Jersey Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,283 students in 07060, NJ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 07060, NJ are The Barack Obama Green Charter School, Cresthaven Academy Charter School and Union County Teams Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 07060 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Charter schools in 07060, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public charter school average of 94% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 07060, NJ Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Barack Obama Green Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Watchung Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(877) 643-4064
Gr: 6-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
Cresthaven Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
530 West 7th Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-1234
Gr: K-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Union County Teams Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
515 517 West Fourth Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 754-9043
Gr: K-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 07060, NJ?
How many public charter schools are located in 07060?
3 public charter schools are located in 07060.
What is the racial composition of students in 07060?
07060 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public charter schools average of 94% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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