Messiah Lutheran School in Plainfield, NJ, enrolls 51 students from preschool through second grade in an urban setting.
The co–ed school is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and offers a regular elementary program.
The student–teacher ratio of 26:1, with a total of two teachers serving students in grades PK–2.
The student body is 100% students of color, reflecting the diversity of the Plainfield community.
Messiah Lutheran School provides early childhood and lower elementary education in a large town near other private schools in Plainfield.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Student Body
Total Students
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Messiah Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Messiah Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Messiah Lutheran School is Al-Minhaal Academy (0.5 miles away)
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Quick Facts
232 E. Front St.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 317 students Sports: 1
The Giving Nest Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
300 Clinton Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 754-2060
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 754-2060
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 146 students Avg. class size: 14 students
I Am's Temple Christian Academy
(Christian)
620 Ravine Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-6222
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-6222
0.7 miles
Gr: K-9 | 118 students Tuition listed
Christian Children Institute
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Po Box 2852 350 Leland Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 756-7562
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 756-7562
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Growing Tree Preschool Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
18 Park Place
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 754-5505
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 754-5505
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
232 E. Front St.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 317 students Sports: 1
I Am's Temple Christian Academy
(Christian)
620 Ravine Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-6222
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-6222
0.7 miles
Gr: K-9 | 118 students Tuition listed
Mount Saint Mary Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
1645 US Highway 22 W
Watchung, NJ 07069
(908) 757-0108
Watchung, NJ 07069
(908) 757-0108
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 53 Tuition listed
1040 Plainfield Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
34 Russo Place
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 322-0554
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 322-0554
1.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 4 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
232 E. Front St.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 317 students Sports: 1
I Am's Temple Christian Academy
(Christian)
620 Ravine Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-6222
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-6222
0.7 miles
Gr: K-9 | 118 students Tuition listed
Newmark School
Special Education School
1000 Cellar Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 753-0330
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 753-0330
0.8 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 82 students
1040 Plainfield Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Sundance School
Special Program Emphasis
401 Greenbrook Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 561-5055
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 561-5055
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 71 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
232 E. Front St.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 317 students Sports: 1
The Giving Nest Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
300 Clinton Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 754-2060
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 754-2060
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 146 students Avg. class size: 14 students
Christian Children Institute
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Po Box 2852 350 Leland Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 756-7562
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 756-7562
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Growing Tree Preschool Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
18 Park Place
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 754-5505
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 754-5505
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
502 West Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-7788
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-7788
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
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(609) 737-4007
Hopewell, NJ 08525
(609) 737-4007
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(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
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(609) 806-4240
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4240
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(Math: 66% | Reading: 70-74%)
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Rank:
9/
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Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4230
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4230
9355.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
(Math: 49% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
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151 Moore Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4280
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4280
9355.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,518 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
(Math: 58% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
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(609) 806-4270
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(609) 806-4270
9355.5 miles
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