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Best Public Schools in Plainfield, IL (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Plainfield Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 24,802 students in Plainfield, IL (there are 7 private schools, serving 576 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 Lincoln Elementary School, Freedom Elementary School and Walkers Grove 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 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Plainfield, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14740 Meadow Ln
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:
10/
10
Top 10%
11600 Heritage Meadows Dr
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
24810 W 135th St
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
24562 Norwood Dr
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 577-4800
Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Heritage Grove Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12425 S Van Dyke Rd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 439-4810
Gr: 6-8 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Richard Ira Jones Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15320 W Wallin Dr
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 267-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Plainfield North High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12005 S 248th Ave
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 609-8506
Gr: 9-12 | 2,399 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Elizabeth Eichelberger Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12450 Essington Rd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 577-3606
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Grande Park Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
26933 W Grande Park Blvd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(630) 551-9700
Gr: K-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
Wallin Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15410 S Wallin Dr
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-5700
Gr: K-5 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1111.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
23723 Getson Dr
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-9278
Gr: K-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1212.
Murphy Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
26923 W Grande Park Blvd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(630) 608-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1313.
River View Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2097 S Bronk Rd
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-4840
Gr: K-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1414.
John F Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12350 Essington Rd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 439-8024
Gr: 6-8 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1515.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13909 S Budler Rd
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-4700
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1616.
Plainfield East High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12001 Naperville Rd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 577-0324
Gr: 9-12 | 1,825 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1717.
Indian Trail Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14723 S Eastern Ave
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-6128
Gr: 6-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1818.
Troy Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5800 Theodore Dr
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 577-6760
Gr: 7-8 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1919.
Lakewood Falls Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14050 S Budler Rd
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-4560
Gr: K-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2020.
Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1900 Caton Ridge Dr
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 577-4630
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2121.
Orenic Intermediate School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5820 Theodore Dr
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 577-6760
Gr: 5-6 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2222.
Charles Reed Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2110 Clublands Pkwy
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 254-2160
Gr: K-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2323.
Wesmere Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2001 Wesmere Pkwy
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-3244
Gr: K-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Plainfield High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24120 W Fort Beggs Dr
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,800 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Timber Ridge Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2101 S Bronk Rd
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-3410
Gr: 6-8 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2626.
Meadow View Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2501 Mirage Ave
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-4828
Gr: K-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2727.
Drauden Point Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1911 Drauden Rd
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 577-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2828.
Plainfield South High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7800 Caton Farm Rd
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-5555
Gr: 9-12 | 2,323 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2929.
Plainfield Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
23930 W Lockport St
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-5521
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Bonnie Mcbeth Learning Center
15730 S Howard St
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-4288
Gr: PK | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Plainfield, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Plainfield, IL include Lincoln Elementary School, Freedom Elementary School and Walkers Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Plainfield?
30 public schools are located in Plainfield.
What percentage of students in Plainfield go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Plainfield are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Plainfield?
Plainfield public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Plainfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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