For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,284 students in Pleasant Plains, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Pleasant Plains, IL are Farmingdale Elementary School, Pleasant Plains High School and Pleasant Plains Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pleasant Plains, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Pleasant Plains have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pleasant Plains, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Farmingdale Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2473 N Farmingdale Rd
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1221
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1221
Grades: PK-4
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Plains High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 N Cartwright St
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1044
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1044
Grades: 9-12
| 421 students
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Plains Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2455 N Farmingdale Rd
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1061
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1061
Grades: 5-8
| 385 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pleasant Plains, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Pleasant Plains, IL include Farmingdale Elementary School, Pleasant Plains High School and Pleasant Plains Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Pleasant Plains?
3 public schools are located in Pleasant Plains.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasant Plains?
Pleasant Plains public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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