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Plainfield, New Jersey · ZIP 07062

Schools Near Plainfield

OverviewCrime DataSchools

Overall ScoreiWeighted average of two sub-scores: Crime & Safety (53%) and Schools (47%). Affordability is shown as context and is not weighted into the overall.

47OUT OF 100

Below Average

Crime & SafetyiBased on the best available local, FBI agency, county, or state-remainder reported-crime tier. Higher scores mean a lower reported rate relative to the applicable benchmark.

45

45/100

Below Average

SchoolsiBased on reported math and reading proficiency plus grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates are used when ZIP-level reporting is sparse; if no proficiency signal is available, the score is limited to grade-band coverage.

50

50/100

Fair

AffordabilityiHow the available home value or price metric compares within the state — a higher score means more affordable, lower means pricier. It is context only.

54

54/100

Mid-Market

Nearby Neighborhoods

Fanwood, New JerseyFanwoodZIP 07023
81▲34 vs here
Plainfield, New JerseyPlainfieldZIP 07060
47= even vs here
Scotch Plains, New JerseyScotch PlainsZIP 07076
60▲13 vs here
Watchung, New JerseyWatchungZIP 07069
44▼3 vs here

Area School Performance

Schools Listed

7

Avg Math Proficiency

18%

Avg Reading Proficiency

27%

School Score

50/100

Grades
Frederic W. Cook Elementary SchoolKG–05198
32%
37%
Emerson Community SchoolKG–05414
20%
24%
Charles H. Stillman Elementary SchoolKG–05317
17%
12%
College Achieve Central Charter SchoolKG–121,572
14%
42%
Maxson Middle School06–08721
7%
19%
Charles and Anna Booker Elementary SchoolPK–05816Not reportedNot reported
Pinnacle Academy High School09–1267Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

About School Ratings

Directory and enrollment data comes from NCES Common Core of Data. Proficiency uses U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22 results and reflects state-defined assessment standards, which are not directly comparable across states.

The school score of 50/100 combines reported math and reading proficiency (65%) with grade-band coverage (35%). Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse.

Last refreshed — School data: Aug 2026