Schools in South Plainfield, New Jersey (2025)
9 schools · 3,767 students · 9 public · median Enrollment 367.
South Plainfield, in New Jersey, has 9 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 3,767 students. By level there are 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 other, 1 high; by sector 9 public.
The median Enrollment across South Plainfield's schools is 367, below the New Jersey median of 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
7 of the 9 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is John F Kennedy Elementary School (87.6, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), followed by John E. Riley Elementary School (79.9, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and Franklin Elementary School (79.2, top 25% of elementary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of United States for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are South Plainfield High School (1,044 students), Grant Elementary School (568 students), South Plainfield Middle School (553 students).
Ranked schools in South Plainfield
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Jersey.
- 188John F Kennedy Elementary SchoolSouth Plainfield · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 256 students
- 280John E. Riley Elementary SchoolSouth Plainfield · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 367 students
- 379Franklin Elementary SchoolSouth Plainfield · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 270 students
- 478Grant Elementary SchoolSouth Plainfield · Public Middle55% Math proficiency · 568 students
- 574Roosevelt Elementary SchoolSouth Plainfield · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 472 students
- 669South Plainfield Middle SchoolSouth Plainfield · Public Middle41% Math proficiency · 553 students
- 759South Plainfield High SchoolSouth Plainfield · Public High33% Math proficiency · 1,044 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John F Kennedy Elementary School South Plainfield · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 87.6 Top 5% | 72% Math proficiency | 256 |
| 2 | John E. Riley Elementary School South Plainfield · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 79.9 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 367 |
| 3 | Franklin Elementary School South Plainfield · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 79.2 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 270 |
| 4 | Grant Elementary School South Plainfield · Middle · Grades 5–6 | Public | 77.8 Top 25% | 55% Math proficiency | 568 |
| 5 | Roosevelt Elementary School South Plainfield · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 74.3 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 472 |
| 6 | South Plainfield Middle School South Plainfield · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 68.7 Top 25% | 41% Math proficiency | 553 |
| 7 | South Plainfield High School South Plainfield · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 59.4 Top 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 1,044 |
Other schools in South Plainfield
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in South Plainfield side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in South Plainfield?
John F Kennedy Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in South Plainfield with a Success Index (US) of 87.6 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in South Plainfield?
South Plainfield has 9 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 2 other) educating 3,767 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in South Plainfield?
The median Enrollment across schools in South Plainfield is 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.