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Best 07062 New Jersey Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,886 students in 07062, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 07062 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07062, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07062, NJ Public Elementary 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 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 | 1,428 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
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 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 190:1 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 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
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 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
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 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 07062 New Jersey

07062, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Jersey Arts Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
1225 South Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-0030
Gr: K-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 07062, NJ?
How many public elementary schools are located in 07062?
6 public elementary schools are located in 07062.
What is the racial composition of students in 07062?
07062 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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