For the 2024 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 25,401 students in Plainfield, IL (there are 8 private schools, serving 619 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Plainfield, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Plainfield, IL are Heritage Grove Middle School, Walkers Grove Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plainfield, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Plainfield have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Plainfield, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Grove Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12425 S Van Dyke Rd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 439-4810
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 439-4810
Grades: 6-8
| 851 students
Rank: #22.
Walkers Grove Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24810 W 135th St
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-2885
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-2885
Grades: K-5
| 602 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14740 Meadow Ln
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-4500
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-4500
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #44.
Freedom Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11600 Heritage Meadows Dr
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 254-4005
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 254-4005
Grades: K-5
| 549 students
Rank: #55.
Plainfield North High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12005 S 248th Ave
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 609-8506
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 609-8506
Grades: 9-12
| 2,437 students
Rank: #66.
Eagle Pointe Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24562 Norwood Dr
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 577-4800
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 577-4800
Grades: K-5
| 595 students
Rank: #77.
Richard Ira Jones Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15320 W Wallin Dr
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 267-3600
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 267-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 848 students
Rank: #88.
Grande Park Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26933 W Grande Park Blvd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(630) 636-3489
Plainfield, IL 60585
(630) 636-3489
Grades: K-5
| 579 students
Rank: #99.
Elizabeth Eichelberger Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12450 Essington Rd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 577-3606
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 577-3606
Grades: K-5
| 558 students
Rank: #1010.
Plainfield East High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12001 Naperville Rd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 577-0324
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 577-0324
Grades: 9-12
| 2,021 students
Rank: #1111.
Troy Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5800 Theodore Dr
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 577-6760
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 577-6760
Grades: 7-8
| 978 students
Rank: #1212.
Central Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23723 Getson Dr
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-9278
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-9278
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
John F Kennedy Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12350 Essington Rd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 439-8024
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 439-8024
Grades: 6-8
| 994 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Murphy Junior High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26923 W Grande Park Blvd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(630) 636-3489
Plainfield, IL 60585
(630) 636-3489
Grades: 6-8
| 770 students
Rank: #1515.
Indian Trail Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14723 S Eastern Ave
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-6128
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-6128
Grades: 6-8
| 606 students
Rank: #1616.
Creekside Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13909 S Budler Rd
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-4700
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-4700
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #1717.
River View Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2097 S Bronk Rd
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-4840
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-4840
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
Rank: #1818.
Plainfield High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24120 W Fort Beggs Dr
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-3200
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,088 students
Rank: #1919.
Ridge Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 Caton Ridge Dr
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 577-4630
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 577-4630
Grades: K-5
| 507 students
Rank: #2020.
Timber Ridge Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 S Bronk Rd
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-3410
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-3410
Grades: 6-8
| 855 students
Rank: #2121.
Orenic Intermediate School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5820 Theodore Dr
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 577-6760
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 577-6760
Grades: 5-6
| 852 students
Rank: #2222.
Wesmere Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 Wesmere Pkwy
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-3244
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-3244
Grades: K-5
| 557 students
Rank: #2323.
Plainfield South High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7800 Caton Farm Rd
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-5555
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-5555
Grades: 9-12
| 2,436 students
Rank: #2424.
Drauden Point Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1911 Drauden Rd
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 577-4900
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 577-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 712 students
Rank: #2525.
Charles Reed Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2110 Clublands Pkwy
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 254-2160
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 254-2160
Grades: K-5
| 559 students
Rank: #2626.
Lakewood Falls Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14050 S Budler Rd
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-4560
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-4560
Grades: K-5
| 517 students
Rank: #2727.
Plainfield Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23930 W Lockport St
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-5521
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-5521
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2828.
Meadow View Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Mirage Ave
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-4828
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-4828
Grades: K-5
| 558 students
Rank: n/an/a
15730 S Howard St
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-4288
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-4288
Grades: PK
| 671 students
Rank: n/an/a
15410 S Wallin Dr
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-5700
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-5700
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Plainfield, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Plainfield, IL include Heritage Grove Middle School, Walkers Grove Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Plainfield, IL?
30 public schools are located in Plainfield, IL.
What percentage of students in Plainfield, IL go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Plainfield, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Plainfield, IL?
Plainfield, IL public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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