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Best 07062 New Jersey Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,105 students in 07062, NJ (there are 4 private schools, serving 291 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 07062, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07062, NJ are Frederic W. Cook Elementary School, College Achieve Central Charter School and Charles And Anna Booker Elementary 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 17% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07062, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07062, NJ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #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 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 07062, NJ?
How many public schools are located in 07062?
7 public schools are located in 07062.
What percentage of students in 07062 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 07062 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
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 63% (majority Hispanic).

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