For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 6,246 students in Plainfield, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Plainfield, IL are Heritage Grove Middle School, Richard Ira Jones Middle School and Murphy Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plainfield, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Plainfield have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Plainfield, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
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: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Murphy Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26923 W Grande Park Blvd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(630) 608-5100
Plainfield, IL 60585
(630) 608-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
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 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
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 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Troy Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5800 Theodore Dr
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 577-6760
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 577-6760
Gr: 7-8 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
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 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
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 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Plainfield, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Plainfield, IL include Heritage Grove Middle School, Richard Ira Jones Middle School and Murphy Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Plainfield?
9 public middle schools are located in Plainfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Plainfield?
Plainfield public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Plainfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Plainfield include: Timber Ridge Middle School vs. Heritage Grove Middle School, Heritage Grove Middle School vs. Timber Ridge Middle School
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