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Plainfield ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,228 students in Plainfield, NJ, 7% of all K-12 students in Plainfield, NJ are educated in private schools versus (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
40% of private schools in Plainfield, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Plainfield ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Al-Minhaal Academy
Al-Minhaal Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 317 students
Sports: 1
Islamic
232 E. Front St.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
(1)
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Map of Kings Daughters Day School
Kings Daughters Day School
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
Daycare / Preschool
502 West Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-7788
(1)
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Koinonia Academy Photo
Koinonia Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1040 Plainfield Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
(7)
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Map of Christian Children Institute
Christian Children Institute
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Po Box 2852 350 Leland Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 756-7562
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Map of The Giving Nest Preschool
The Giving Nest Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 146 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool
300 Clinton Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 754-2060
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Map of Growing Tree Preschool Kindergarten
Growing Tree Preschool Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool
18 Park Place
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 754-5505
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Map of I Am's Temple Christian Academy
I Am's Temple Christian Academy
Gr: K-9 | 118 students
Christian
620 Ravine Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-6222
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Map of Phoenix Preschool Of New Jersey
Phoenix Preschool Of New Jersey
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool
1345 South Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 412-0312
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Map of Sundance School
Sundance School
Gr: PK-5 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Specialized Curriculum
401 Greenbrook Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 561-5055
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Map of Taylor's Learning Center
Taylor's Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool
624 Somerset Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 222-1114
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Plainfield, New Jersey ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Mcauley School
Mcauley School
Gr: Inquire with school | 33 students
Special Education School
107 Westervelt Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 754-4114
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Map of Messiah Lutheran School
Messiah Lutheran School
Gr: PK-2 | 51 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
630 E Front Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 755-8430
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Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 155 students
Catholic
101 Westervelt Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-9539
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Plainfield, NJ ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

10
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
-16.7% (-2 schools) 10-yr
1,228
Students
+15.7% (+167 students) 10-yr
$15,650
Avg. Tuition
+219.4% (+$10,750) 10-yr
11
Avg. Class Size
+57.1% (+4 students) 10-yr
65%
Students of Color
+22.6% (+12.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-22.2% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Plainfield)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,374 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearPlainfield, NJ Total Schools
202510
202410
202311
202211
202112
202013
201911
201812
201712
201611
201512
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# Students
1,228 Students
216,366 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearPlainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025123168179
2024123165172
2023121164174
2022127167185
2021119165180
2020111160171
2019100164175
201894164172
2017107167180
201699166178
201588154167
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% Students of Color
65%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPlainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202565%40%34%
202465%39%34%
202360%40%33%
202248%38%33%
202149%39%32%
202050%39%32%
201950%38%31%
201851%37%31%
201755%38%32%
201655%38%32%
201553%37%32%
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0.64
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearPlainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.640.630.65
20240.640.640.65
20230.640.650.65
20220.620.650.64
20210.630.650.64
20200.630.650.64
20190.610.650.63
20180.610.650.63
20170.550.640.61
20160.600.650.61
20150.630.650.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPlainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20252%6%5%
20242%6%5%
20232%6%5%
20211%5%4%
20201%5%4%
20191%5%4%
20182%5%4%
20171%5%4%
20161%5%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
111 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPlainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202512%8%9%
202412%7%9%
202310%7%9%
20225%7%8%
20215%8%9%
20205%8%9%
20194%8%8%
20184%8%8%
20173%8%8%
20164%8%8%
20154%8%8%
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# Black Students
117 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
13%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPlainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202513%6%7%
202413%7%7%
202313%7%8%
202212%8%7%
202113%8%7%
202013%8%8%
201911%9%7%
201811%9%7%
201710%9%7%
201611%9%7%
201515%9%8%
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# White Students
164 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
18%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPlainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202518%53%52%
202418%53%52%
202321%51%52%
202231%52%54%
202130%52%54%
202030%52%54%
201930%52%56%
201829%52%56%
201725%53%58%
201628%53%58%
201528%51%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
499 Students
58,685 Students
% of Others Students
55%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPlainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202555%27%26%
202455%27%26%
202354%29%25%
202252%27%25%
202151%27%25%
202051%27%24%
201954%26%24%
201854%26%23%
201761%25%22%
201656%25%22%
201552%28%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
85 Teachers
20,263 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPlainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202514:111:111:1
202414:111:111:1
202315:111:111:1
202212:111:111:1
202112:111:111:1
202012:111:112:1
201913:111:112:1
201813:111:112:1
201714:111:112:1
201617:111:112:1
201518:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
11 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearPlainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025111415
2024141415
2023141415
2022141415
2021141415
2020141415
2019141415
2018101415
2017101415
201661415
201571415
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Average SAT score
1192
(Out of 1600)
1260

SAT Score Trends (2016-2025)

YearPlainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025119212621233
2024119212511230
2023119212461228
2022119212371229
2021119212431229
2020119212481226
2019119212601226
2018119212591226
2017119212561233
2016119213001306
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,650
$18,745

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearPlainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$15,650$18,947$15,012
2015$4,900$11,979$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Plainfield, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Plainfield, NJ include Koinonia Academy, Kings Daughters Day School, and Al-Minhaal Academy.
How many private schools are located in Plainfield?
10 private schools are located in Plainfield.
How diverse are private schools in Plainfield?
Plainfield private schools are approximately 65% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Plainfield go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Plainfield are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Plainfield?
40% of private schools in Plainfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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