Top Rankings
Plainfield SD 202 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 26 public elementary schools serving 15,452 students in Plainfield SD 202 School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Illinois.
Public Elementary Schools in Plainfield SD 202 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
31 Schools
3,115 Schools
# Students
24,556 Students
1,191,924 Students
# Teachers
1,700 Teachers
91,393 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Plainfield SD 202 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#265 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.3%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
26%
28%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
14%
17%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% White
46%
44%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,319 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,801 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$474 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$437 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,319
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,801
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Plainfield SD 202 School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14740 Meadow Ln
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-4500
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-4500
Gr: K-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11600 Heritage Meadows Dr
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 254-4005
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 254-4005
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Walkers Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24810 W 135th St
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-2885
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-2885
Gr: K-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Eagle Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24562 Norwood Dr
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 577-4800
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 577-4800
Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1401 Essington Rd
Bolingbrook, IL 60490
(815) 609-3037
Bolingbrook, IL 60490
(815) 609-3037
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Heritage Grove Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12425 S Van Dyke Rd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 439-4810
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 439-4810
Gr: 6-8 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Richard Ira Jones Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15320 W Wallin Dr
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 267-3600
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 267-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Elizabeth Eichelberger Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12450 Essington Rd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 577-3606
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 577-3606
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Wallin Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15410 S Wallin Dr
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-5700
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-5700
Gr: K-5 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23723 Getson Dr
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-9278
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-9278
Gr: K-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1111.
River View Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2097 S Bronk Rd
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-4840
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-4840
Gr: K-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1212.
John F Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12350 Essington Rd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 439-8024
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 439-8024
Gr: 6-8 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1313.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13909 S Budler Rd
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-4700
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-4700
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1414.
Indian Trail Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14723 S Eastern Ave
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-6128
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-6128
Gr: 6-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1515.
Lakewood Falls Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14050 S Budler Rd
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-4560
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-4560
Gr: K-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1616.
Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Caton Ridge Dr
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 577-4630
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 577-4630
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1717.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 Oxford Way
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-2021
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-2021
Gr: K-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1818.
Charles Reed Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2110 Clublands Pkwy
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 254-2160
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 254-2160
Gr: K-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1919.
Wesmere Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 Wesmere Pkwy
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-3244
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-3244
Gr: K-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2020.
Timber Ridge Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 S Bronk Rd
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-3410
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-3410
Gr: 6-8 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2121.
Crystal Lawns Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2544 Crystal Dr
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 436-9519
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 436-9519
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2222.
Aux Sable Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 Wildspring Pkwy
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 439-7092
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 439-7092
Gr: 6-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2323.
Meadow View Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2501 Mirage Ave
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-4828
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-4828
Gr: K-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2424.
Drauden Point Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1911 Drauden Rd
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 577-4900
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 577-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2525.
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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #2626.
Grand Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Caton Farm Rd
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 436-7000
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 436-7000
Gr: K-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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