Washington Community School
PLAINFIELD, NJ · Plainfield Public School District · Grades PK-5
1,240th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 6%· Stable
Washington Community School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Washington Community School 1,240th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 6% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2019 to 6th in 2025.
Washington Community School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 250 students tested
Washington Community School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 540 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 68.4% | 91.3% | ▲ 22.9 pts | |
| Black | 23.9% | 7.8% | ▼ 16.1 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Washington Community School
Typical home value $530K in zip 07060 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Washington Community School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Cresthaven Academy Charter SchoolCresthaven Academy Charter School · 0.4 mi away · charter1,040th of 1,324
ELA 40% · Math 22% - 1Charles H. Stillman Elementary SchoolPlainfield Public School District · 0.8 mi away1,244th of 1,324
ELA 16% · Math 20% - 2Cedarbrook Elementary SchoolPlainfield Public School District · 0.8 mi away1,143rd of 1,324
ELA 29% · Math 22% - 2Clinton Elementary SchoolPlainfield Public School District · 0.8 mi away1,182nd of 1,324
ELA 27% · Math 18% - 7Franklin Elementary SchoolSouth Plainfield School District · 1 mi away516th of 1,324
ELA 50% · Math 62% - 1Evergreen Elementary SchoolPlainfield Public School District · 1.1 mi away1,266th of 1,324
ELA 12% · Math 20% - 3West End SchoolNorth Plainfield School District · 1.1 mi away1,025th of 1,324
ELA 40% · Math 23% - 1Stony Brook SchoolNorth Plainfield School District · 1.2 mi away1,211th of 1,324
ELA 21% · Math 19%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Washington Community School in?
Washington Community School is part of the Plainfield Public School District district in PLAINFIELD, New Jersey.
Is Washington Community School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Washington Community School 1,240th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 6% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Washington Community School?
Hispanic 91%, Black 8% (540 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Washington Community School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07060 is $530K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.