For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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