Best Public Schools in Plainfield, IL

The city of Plainfield, Illinois is home to 28 schools, including 15 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 4 high schools, all part of the Plainfield School District 202. The district is ranked 291 out of 813 school districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The standout schools in the Plainfield area include Plainfield North High School, ranked 72 out of 697 Illinois high schools with a 4-star rating and exceptional graduation and test scores; Heritage Grove Middle School, ranked 184 out of 1,363 Illinois middle schools with a 4-star rating and high proficiency rates; Freedom Elementary School, ranked 210 out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools with a 4-star rating and outstanding test performance; and Lincoln Elementary, ranked 204 out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools with a 5-star rating and exceptional test scores.

The data reveals a wide range in performance across the Plainfield schools, with some schools like Timber Ridge Middle School and Creekside Elementary School struggling with much lower proficiency rates compared to the top-performing schools. This suggests a need to address equity and provide additional support for underperforming schools in the district.