Plainville School District

1 Central Square
Plainville, CT 06062
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,231 students in Plainville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Plainville School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
2,231 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
195 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Plainville School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CT)
#117 out of 200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
39%
40%
54%
50%
50%
47%
90-94%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
24%
31%
% Black
6%
12%
% White
62%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,864 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,705 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,864
$26,157
Spending / Student
$24,705
$25,225

Best Plainville School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Louis Toffolon School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
145 Northwest Dr.
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3280
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Frank T. Wheeler School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15 Cleverland Memorial Dr.
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3290
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #33.
Linden Street School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
69 Linden St.
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3270
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #44.
Plainville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
47 Robert Holcomb Way
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3220
Grades: 9-12
| 688 students
Rank: #55.
Middle School Of Plainville
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Northwest Dr.
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3250
Grades: 6-8
| 507 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Plainville School District?
Plainville School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,231 students.
What is the rank of Plainville School District?
Plainville School District is ranked #118 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Plainville School District?
62% of Plainville School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plainville School District?
Plainville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Plainville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,705 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,231 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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