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Best Plainfield Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,373 students in Plainfield, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Plainfield, NJ are East End School, Charles And Anna Booker Elementary School and West End School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plainfield, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Plainfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Plainfield, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East End School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Oneida Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6070
Gr: PK-4 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Charles And Anna Booker Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
730 Central Street
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4290
Gr: PK-5 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 190:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
West End School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
447 Greenbrook Road
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6083
Gr: PK-4 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Stony Brook School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
269 Grove Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6063
Gr: PK-4 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Washington Community School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
427 Darrow Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4230
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
West 4th St And Clinton Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 731-4220
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 W. Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 731-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Plainfield, New Jersey

Plainfield, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bi Plainfield (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
221 Park Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 755-8760
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students
1225 South Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-0030
Gr: K-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
232 Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-3500
Gr: 6-7
34 Wilson Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6000
Gr: 7-12 | 1,479 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Plainfield, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Plainfield, NJ include East End School, Charles And Anna Booker Elementary School and West End School.
How many public preschools are located in Plainfield?
7 public preschools are located in Plainfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Plainfield?
Plainfield public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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