For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,151 students in South Plainfield, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in South Plainfield, NJ are John F Kennedy Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Plainfield, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in South Plainfield have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in South Plainfield, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2900 Norwood Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Grades: PK-4
| 259 students
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
135 Jackson Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Grades: PK-4
| 475 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Franklin Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Grades: PK-4
| 264 students
Rank: n/an/a
312 Walter Street
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Grades: PK
| 153 students
South Plainfield, New Jersey 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
125 Jackson Street
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Grades: PK
| 173 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in South Plainfield, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in South Plainfield, NJ include John F Kennedy Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in South Plainfield?
4 public preschools are located in South Plainfield.
What is the racial composition of students in South Plainfield?
South Plainfield public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in South Plainfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in South Plainfield include: Franklin Elementary School vs. John F Kennedy Elementary School, John F Kennedy Elementary School vs. Franklin Elementary School
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