For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,231 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 Linden Street School. 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 40% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Plainville, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Louis Toffolon School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
145 Northwest Dr.
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3280
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3280
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #33.
Linden Street School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
69 Linden St.
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3270
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3270
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 688 students
Rank: #55.
Middle School Of Plainville
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Northwest Dr.
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3250
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3250
Grades: 6-8
| 507 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Plainville, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Homebound Middle School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
47 Robert Holcomb Way
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3200
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3200
Grades: 6
| 1 students
47 Robert Holcomb Way
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-6306
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-6306
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 Linden Street School.
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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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