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South Plainfield ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 299 students in South Plainfield, NJ, 8% of all K-12 students in South Plainfield, NJ are educated in private schools versus (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
33% of private schools in South Plainfield, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s in South Plainfield, NJ (2026-27)

Map of Creative Kids Academy
Creative Kids Academy
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
Daycare / Preschool
1615 Clinton Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 753-4477
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Map of Greatstart Early Learning South Plainfield
Greatstart Early Learning South Plainfield
Gr: NS-K | 81 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool
107 Corporate Blvd, Suite B
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 888-9797
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Map of Holy Savior Academy
Holy Savior Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students
Catholic
149 S Plainfield Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 822-5890
(1)
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South Plainfield, New Jersey ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of Lil Big Ones
Lil Big Ones
Gr: Inquire with school | 4 students
Daycare / Preschool
134 Durham Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 757-2004
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Map of Sacred Heart Elementary School
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr: K-9 | 199 students
Catholic
1 Sacred Heart Dr
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 756-0632
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Map of Trivium Academy Of New Jersey
Trivium Academy Of New Jersey
Gr: 1-5 | 14 students
Christian
1715 Kenyon Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 756-0556
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South Plainfield, NJ ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Trends (10-Year)

3
ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s
-25.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
299
Students
-39.6% (-196 students) 10-yr
$5,000
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
52%
Students of Color
-29.7% (-22.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-33.3% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (South Plainfield)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
299 Students
216,366 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

YearSouth Plainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025100168179
202476165172
202380164174
202296167185
202179165180
202079160171
2019123164175
2018123164172
2017132167180
2016132166178
2015124154167
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% Students of Color
52%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouth Plainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202552%40%34%
202452%39%34%
202366%40%33%
202264%38%33%
202164%39%32%
202064%39%32%
201962%38%31%
201862%37%31%
201778%38%32%
201678%38%32%
201574%37%32%
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0.72
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearSouth Plainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.720.630.65
20240.720.640.65
20230.790.650.65
20220.730.650.64
20210.740.650.64
20200.740.650.64
20190.750.650.63
20180.750.650.63
20170.430.640.61
20160.430.650.61
20150.430.650.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
13%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Plainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202513%6%5%
202413%6%5%
202311%6%5%
202214%6%4%
202113%5%4%
202013%5%4%
201914%5%4%
201814%5%4%
20176%5%4%
20166%5%4%
20156%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
19 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Plainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20259%8%9%
20249%7%9%
20239%7%9%
202210%7%8%
202111%8%9%
202011%8%9%
201910%8%8%
201810%8%8%
20172%8%8%
20162%8%8%
20152%8%8%
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# Black Students
21 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
10%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Plainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202510%6%7%
202410%7%7%
202319%7%8%
202212%8%7%
202112%8%7%
202012%8%8%
201913%9%7%
201813%9%7%
20172%9%7%
20162%9%7%
20152%9%8%
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# White Students
55 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
25%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Plainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202525%53%52%
202425%53%52%
202318%51%52%
202222%52%54%
202123%52%54%
202023%52%54%
201925%52%56%
201825%52%56%
201716%53%58%
201616%53%58%
201516%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
95 Students
58,685 Students
% of Others Students
43%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Plainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202543%27%26%
202443%27%26%
202335%29%25%
202242%27%25%
202141%27%25%
202041%27%24%
201938%26%24%
201838%26%23%
201774%25%22%
201674%25%22%
201574%28%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
36 Teachers
20,263 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouth Plainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20258:111:111:1
20248:111:111:1
20239:111:111:1
202210:111:111:1
202110:111:111:1
202010:111:112:1
201910:111:112:1
201810:111:112:1
20179:111:112:1
20169:111:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
14 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearSouth Plainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025141415
2024141415
2023141415
2022141415
2021141415
2020141415
2019141415
2018141415
2017141415
2016141415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,000
$16,880
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in South Plainfield, NJ?
3 private schools are located in South Plainfield, NJ.
What percentage of students in South Plainfield go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in South Plainfield are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in South Plainfield?
33% of private schools in South Plainfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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