For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,199 students in Plainville, CT (there are 2 private schools, serving 301 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Plainville, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Plainville, CT are Louis Toffolon School, Frank T. Wheeler School and Middle School Of Plainville. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plainville, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Plainville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Plainville, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Louis Toffolon School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
145 Northwest Dr.
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3280
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3280
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Frank T. Wheeler School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15 Cleverland Memorial Dr.
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3290
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3290
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Middle School Of Plainville
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 Northwest Dr.
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3250
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3250
Gr: 6-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Linden Street School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
69 Linden St.
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3270
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3270
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Plainville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
47 Robert Holcomb Way
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3220
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3220
Gr: 9-12 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Afir-lisa's House
Alternative School
50 Bank Street
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 798-2477
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 798-2477
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Plainville, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in Plainville, CT include Louis Toffolon School, Frank T. Wheeler School and Middle School Of Plainville.
How many public schools are located in Plainville?
6 public schools are located in Plainville.
What percentage of students in Plainville go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Plainville are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Plainville?
Plainville public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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