John E. Riley Elementary School
South Plainfield, NJ · South Plainfield School District · Grades K-4
592nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 55%▼ Declining
John E. Riley Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks John E. Riley Elementary School 592nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 55% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 71th in 2019 to 55th in 2025 — declining.
John E. Riley Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 147 students tested
John E. Riley Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 364 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 27.3% | 44.5% | ▲ 17.2 pts | |
| White | 49.3% | 33.5% | ▼ 15.8 pts | |
| Black | 10.7% | 10.2% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 11.3% | 8.0% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 3.6% | ▲ 2.7 pts |
Homes near John E. Riley Elementary School
Typical home value $590K in zip 07080 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near John E. Riley Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5John F Kennedy Elementary SchoolSouth Plainfield School District · 0.6 mi away755th of 1,324
ELA 43% · Math 47% - 2Cedarbrook Elementary SchoolPlainfield Public School District · 0.9 mi away1,143rd of 1,324
ELA 29% · Math 22% - 1Evergreen Elementary SchoolPlainfield Public School District · 1.3 mi away1,266th of 1,324
ELA 12% · Math 20% - 7Franklin Elementary SchoolSouth Plainfield School District · 1.4 mi away516th of 1,324
ELA 50% · Math 62% - 3Cresthaven Academy Charter SchoolCresthaven Academy Charter School · 1.5 mi away · charter1,040th of 1,324
ELA 40% · Math 22% - 10Martin Luther King Elementary SchoolEdison Township School District · 1.6 mi away120th of 1,324
ELA 74% · Math 80% - 1Washington Community SchoolPlainfield Public School District · 1.6 mi away1,240th of 1,324
ELA 17% · Math 20% - 1Charles H. Stillman Elementary SchoolPlainfield Public School District · 1.7 mi away1,244th of 1,324
ELA 16% · Math 20%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is John E. Riley Elementary School in?
John E. Riley Elementary School is part of the South Plainfield School District district in South Plainfield, New Jersey.
Is John E. Riley Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks John E. Riley Elementary School 592nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 55% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of John E. Riley Elementary School?
Hispanic 45%, White 34%, Black 10%, Asian 8% (364 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near John E. Riley Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07080 is $590K 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.