North Plainfield School District

District Overview
The North Plainfield School District is a vibrant, fully operational public school system headquartered at 33 Mountain Avenue in North Plainfield, New Jersey. Situated within a large suburban community in the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area, the traditional, non-charter district serves a diverse student body of more than 3,700 pupils across six operational schools. Offering a continuous educational continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, the district prepares learners at every stage—starting with over 200 early childhood students in pre-K, progressing through foundational elementary and middle grades, and culminating in a comprehensive high school experience that serves over 300 graduating seniors annually.

To foster student achievement and maintain a supportive learning environment, the district relies on a substantial workforce totaling over 1,120 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. The instructional backbone comprises approximately 655 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, complimented by roughly 64 instructional aides and more than 400 support staff members who manage administrative, wellness, and operational needs. For parents seeking a well-resourced community school system, students navigating their academic journeys, or researchers evaluating suburban district infrastructure, North Plainfield School District represents an established, accessible hub of public education in central New Jersey.
6
Total Schools
3,704
Total Students
654.6
Full-Time Teachers
5.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Plainfield School District
Demographic Student Count
White252
Hispanic2,733
Black575
Asian89
Two or More47
American Indian6
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    2,733 (73.8%)
  • Black
    575 (15.5%)
  • White
    252 (6.8%)
  • Asian
    89 (2.4%)
  • Two or More
    47 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in North Plainfield School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle2
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:3,704*
Teachers (FTE):654.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.7
Schools in North Plainfield School District
Found 6 Schools