For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 6,124 students in Plainfield, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Plainfield, NJ are Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies, The Queen City Academy Charter School and The Barack Obama Green Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plainfield, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Plainfield have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Plainfield, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is College Achieve Central Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Plainfield, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 West Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 731-4421
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 731-4421
Gr: 7-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
The Queen City Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
815 West Seventh Street
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 753-4700
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 753-4700
Gr: K-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Watchung Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(877) 643-4064
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(877) 643-4064
Gr: 6-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
College Achieve Central Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
365 Emerson Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 625-1879
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 625-1879
Gr: K-12 | 1,428 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #55.
Union County Teams Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 517 West Fourth Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 754-9043
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 754-9043
Gr: K-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
North Plainfield High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
34 Wilson Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6000
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,199 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Pinnacle Academy High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
209 Berckman St
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4270
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4270
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #88.
Plainfield High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 Park Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4390
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4390
Gr: 9-12 | 2,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Plainfield, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bi Plainfield (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
221 Park Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 755-8760
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 755-8760
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students
Central Jersey Arts Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
1225 South Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-0030
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-0030
Gr: K-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
The Ellen G Pressman Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
232 Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-3500
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-3500
Gr: 6-7
34 Wilson Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6000
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6000
Gr: 7-12 | 1,479 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Plainfield, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Plainfield, NJ include Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies, The Queen City Academy Charter School and The Barack Obama Green Charter High School.
How many public high schools are located in Plainfield?
8 public high schools are located in Plainfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Plainfield?
Plainfield public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Plainfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Plainfield include: Union County Teams Charter School vs. The Queen City Academy Charter School, The Queen City Academy Charter School vs. Union County Teams Charter School, North Plainfield High School vs. Plainfield High School
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