For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,563 students in Plainsboro, NJ. The top ranked public elementary schools in Plainsboro, NJ are J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School, Community Middle School and Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plainsboro, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Plainsboro have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Plainsboro, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
510 Plainsboro Road
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5450
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5450
Grades: K-3
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Community Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
95 Grovers Mill Road
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5300
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,038 students
Rank: #33.
Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Wyndhurst Drive
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-8330
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-8330
Grades: PK-3
| 438 students
Rank: #44.
Millstone River School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 Grovers Mill Road
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5500
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5500
Grades: 3-5
| 813 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Plainsboro, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Plainsboro, NJ include J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School, Community Middle School and Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro. Plainsboro has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public elementary schools are located in Plainsboro?
4 public elementary schools are located in Plainsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Plainsboro?
Plainsboro public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Plainsboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Plainsboro include: Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro vs. J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School, Millstone River School vs. J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School, J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School vs. Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro
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