For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,226 students in 07062, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 07062, NJ are College Achieve Central Charter School and Maxson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07062 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07062, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07062, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Maxson Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
920 E Seventh St
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4310
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4310
Gr: 6-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
07062, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 07062, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 07062, NJ include College Achieve Central Charter School and Maxson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 07062?
2 public middle schools are located in 07062.
What is the racial composition of students in 07062?
07062 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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