For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,105 students in Plainfield, CT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Plainfield, CT are Plainfield Central School, Plainfield Memorial School and Shepard Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plainfield, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Plainfield have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Plainfield, CT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plainfield Central School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Canterbury Rd.
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6437
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6437
Gr: 6-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Plainfield Memorial School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
95 Canterbury Rd.
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6440
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6440
Gr: 4-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Shepard Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
234 Shepard Hill Rd.
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6432
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6432
Gr: PK-3 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Plainfield, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
651 Norwich Rd
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 319-9733
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 319-9733
Gr: 10-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
651 Norwich Rd.
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6400
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6400
Gr: PK | 20 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Plainfield, CT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Plainfield, CT include Plainfield Central School, Plainfield Memorial School and Shepard Hill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Plainfield?
3 public elementary schools are located in Plainfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Plainfield?
Plainfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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