For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private elementary school serving 141 students in South Plainfield, NJ.
100% of private elementary schools in South Plainfield, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
草榴社区 Elementary Schools in South Plainfield, NJ (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
149 S Plainfield Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 822-5890
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 822-5890
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Tuition listed
South Plainfield, New Jersey 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lil Big Ones (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
134 Durham Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 757-2004
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 757-2004
Gr: Inquire with school | 4 students
Sacred Heart Elementary School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
1 Sacred Heart Dr
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 756-0632
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 756-0632
Gr: K-9 | 199 students
Trivium Academy Of New Jersey (Closed 2019)
(Christian)
1715 Kenyon Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 756-0556
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 756-0556
Gr: 1-5 | 14 students
Overview
This Town (South Plainfield)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
141 Students
139,446 Students
% Average Students of Color
63%
40%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
12 Teachers
14,397 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,000
$18,235
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.77
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
838 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
8,540 Students
% Asian Students
17%
6%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
11,243 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
8%
# Black Students
19 Students
10,288 Students
% Black Students
14%
7%
# White Students
34 Students
85,832 Students
% White Students
24%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
171 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
48 Students
26,404 Students
% of Others Students
34%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private elementary schools are located in South Plainfield, NJ?
1 private elementary schools are located in South Plainfield, NJ.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in South Plainfield?
100% of private elementary schools in South Plainfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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