Washington Community School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Plainfield, New Jersey 07060 · Plainfield Public School District
#1420 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#43419 of 50,301 nationally
About Washington Community School
Washington Community School is a public elementary located in Plainfield, in the Plainfield Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 557 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1420th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (77th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 557.
There are 20 schools in Plainfield; Washington Community School ranks 12th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)24%
- Reading proficiency (30%)19%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)87.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Washington Community School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 19%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 24%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Washington Community School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
The Queen City Academy Charter School
Plainfield · Charter other · Grades K–12
378 students · 335 m away
Hubbard Middle School
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
737 students · 496 m away
Cresthaven Academy Charter School
Plainfield · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
621 students · 637 m away
Union County TEAMS Charter School
Plainfield · Charter other · Grades K–12
304 students · 682 m away
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
317 students · 1.2 km away
Cedarbrook Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–8
671 students · 1.3 km away
Clinton Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students · 1.3 km away
Plainfield High School
Plainfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,077 students · 1.5 km away
Franklin Elementary School
South Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
270 students · 1.6 km away
Somerset School
North Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 5–6
485 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Lanes Mill Elementary School
Brick · Public elementary · Grades K–5
557 students
Helen L Beeler
Marlton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
557 students
Washington Elementary School
Kearny · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
557 students
Dutch Neck Elementary School
West Windsor · Public elementary · Grades K–3
557 students
Midstreams Elementary School
Brick Town · Public elementary · Grades K–5
558 students
Dr. William Mennies Elementary School
Vineland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
558 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Washington Community School a good school?
Washington Community School has a Success Index (US) of 22.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1420 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Washington Community School rank in New Jersey?
Washington Community School ranks #1420 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #43419 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Washington Community School?
Washington Community School had 557 students in 2025.
Is Washington Community School a elementary school or a high school?
Washington Community School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Washington Community School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Washington Community School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.