For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,740 students in 07060, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 07060, NJ are Warren Middle School, The Barack Obama Green Charter High School and Cedarbrook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07060 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07060, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07060, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Warren Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Old Stirling Road
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 753-5300
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 753-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
Rank: #22.
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Watchung Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(877) 643-4064
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(877) 643-4064
Grades: 6-12
| 311 students
Rank: #33.
Cedarbrook Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1049 Central Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4280
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4280
Grades: K-8
| 663 students
Rank: #44.
Cresthaven Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
530 West 7th Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-1234
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-1234
Grades: K-7
| 604 students
Rank: #55.
Union County Teams Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 517 West Fourth Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 754-9043
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 754-9043
Grades: K-12
| 326 students
Rank: #66.
North Plainfield Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
34 Wilson Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6040
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6040
Grades: 7-8
| 522 students
Rank: #77.
Hubbard Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
661 W Eighth St
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4320
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4320
Grades: 6-8
| 771 students
07060, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bi Plainfield (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
221 Park Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 755-8760
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 755-8760
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
The Ellen G Pressman Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
232 Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-3500
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-3500
Grades: 6-7
| n/a students
34 Wilson Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6000
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6000
Grades: 7-12
| 1,479 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 07060, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 07060, NJ include Warren Middle School, The Barack Obama Green Charter High School and Cedarbrook Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 07060?
7 public middle schools are located in 07060.
What is the racial composition of students in 07060?
07060 public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% 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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