Top Rankings
South Plainfield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,767 students in South Plainfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in South Plainfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
3,767 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
349 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Plainfield School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 642 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 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#306 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
23%
Graduation Rate
93%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.72
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
18%
11%
% Hispanic
35%
35%
% Black
10%
14%
% White
32%
37%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,037 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,285 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$76 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,037
$27,031
Spending / Student
$20,285
$25,924
Best South Plainfield School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 Jackson Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Gr: K-4 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2900 Norwood Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Gr: K-4 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
South Plainfield Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2201 Plainfield Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Gr: 7-8 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
South Plainfield High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Lake Street
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Gr: 9-12 | 1,044 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
John E. Riley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Morris Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Gr: K-4 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 Cromwell Place
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Gr: 5-6 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Franklin Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Gr: K-4 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
125 Jackson Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Gr: PK | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
125 Jackson Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Gr: PK | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Plainfield School District?
South Plainfield School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,767 students.
What is the rank of South Plainfield School District?
South Plainfield School District is ranked #305 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Plainfield School District?
35% of South Plainfield School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Plainfield School District?
South Plainfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is South Plainfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,285 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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