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Best Plainfield Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public elementary schools serving 11,609 students in Plainfield, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Plainfield, NJ are Warren Middle School, Frederic W. Cook Elementary School and The Queen City Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plainfield, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Plainfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Plainfield, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Warren Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Old Stirling Road
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 753-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
The Queen City Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
815 West Seventh Street
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 753-4700
Gr: K-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
College Achieve Central Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
365 Emerson Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 625-1879
Gr: K-12 | 1,572 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #66.
East End School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Oneida Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6070
Gr: PK-4 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
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 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Cedarbrook Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1049 Central Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4280
Gr: K-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Emerson Community School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Emerson Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4205
Gr: K-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
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
Rank: #1212.
West End School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
447 Greenbrook Road
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6083
Gr: PK-4 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
Somerset School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
303 Somerset Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6080
Gr: 5-6 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1033 Evergreen Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4260
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Stony Brook School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
269 Grove Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6063
Gr: PK-4 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Washington Community School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
427 Darrow Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4230
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
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 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1919.
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 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
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 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #2121.
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 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
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 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Plainfield, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Plainfield, NJ include Warren Middle School, Frederic W. Cook Elementary School and The Queen City Academy Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Plainfield?
22 public elementary schools are located in Plainfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Plainfield?
Plainfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Plainfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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