Plainfield Public School District

District Overview
Located at 1200 Myrtle Avenue in Plainfield, New Jersey, the Plainfield Public School District is an active, comprehensive public school system situated within a large suburban community in the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan region. Operating 15 educational facilities, the district offers a continuous learning pathway spanning pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. Serving a vibrant and diverse student body of over 10,100 learners—including nearly 1,500 early childhood pre-kindergarten students—the district provides tailored academic programming designed to meet the needs of families and students across all grade levels.

Behind this expansive educational framework is a robust workforce of more than 3,250 full-time equivalent personnel, reflecting a strong commitment to classroom instruction and institutional support. The district’s academic backbone features over 1,500 full-time equivalent teachers, reinforced by approximately 367 instructional aides and nearly 1,380 support staff members who oversee essential day-to-day operations and student services. For families, students, and educational researchers examining suburban school infrastructure, the Plainfield Public School District represents a key regional institution equipped with the staffing capacity and instructional breadth necessary to foster long-term student success.
15
Total Schools
10,195
Total Students
1,502.3
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plainfield Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White105
Hispanic8,296
Black1,651
Asian41
Two or More65
American Indian15
Pacific Islander22
  • Hispanic
    8,296 (81.4%)
  • Black
    1,651 (16.2%)
  • White
    105 (1.0%)
  • Two or More
    65 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    41 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    22 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    15 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Plainfield Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary10
Middle2
High3
Other0
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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:15
Students:10,195*
Teachers (FTE):1,502.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.8
Schools in Plainfield Public School District
Found 15 Schools