Best Schools in Plainfield, Illinois
31 schools · 17 Elementary · 9 Middle · 4 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Plainfield?
Use this page to compare every school in Plainfield by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Walkers Grove Elementary School
Elementary · Plainfield Sd 202. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Lincoln Elementary
Elementary · Plainfield Sd 202. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Heritage Grove Middle School
Middle · Plainfield Sd 202. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Plainfield for 2026 are Walkers Grove Elementary School (8.3/10), Lincoln Elementary (8.3/10), and Heritage Grove Middle School (8.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 28 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
31
29 public · 2 private
Avg Score
6.8
out of 10
Median Home
$342,033
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
31
29 public · 2 private
Avg Score
6.8
out of 10
Median Home
$342,033
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 8.1/10 despite 31% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Plainfield schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +14.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Plainfield schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Plainfield
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 28 rated schools; 31 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walkers Grove Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Lincoln Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Heritage Grove Middle School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Eagle Pointe Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Murphy Junior High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Freedom Elem School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 7 | John F Kennedy Middle Sch | 7.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Troy Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Indian Trail Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Ridge Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.8/10
- Median household income
- $127,537
- Median home value
- $342,033
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46%
- Avg commute
- 35 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 90%
53% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Plainfield compares
Illinois rank
#161 of 450
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Illinois avg (6.4)
Median household income
$128k
156% of Illinois median
Schools in this city
30
Plainfield SD 202 runs 86% of Plainfield's public schools
Plainfield touches 3 districts, but Plainfield SD 202 is the one most addresses actually attend.
Plainfield SD 202 accounts for 25 of 29 public schools (86%). The other 2 districts hold the remaining 4.
Among 28 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.7 to 8.3 — the spread is inside Plainfield, not a citywide average.
- Plainfield SD 20225 public · 86%
- CUSD 3082 public · 7%
- Troy Ccsd 30c2 public · 7%
About Schools in Plainfield, Illinois
Plainfield, Illinois sits within one of the fastest-growing suburban corridors southwest of Chicago, and its public school landscape reflects that expansion. The city has 29 ranked public schools with an average score of 5.6 out of 10 — a mid-range baseline that spans a meaningful performance spread, from schools hovering below average to a small cluster of genuinely strong options at the top.
That top cluster is worth noting: only 3 schools, or 10% of the district's ranked campuses, score 7 or above. For parents who prioritize academic performance above all else, that narrows the field quickly. Creekside Elementary leads the city with a 7.7 out of 10, the highest score among Plainfield's public schools. Wesmere Elementary and Wallin Oaks Elementary both land at 7.0, giving families with younger children three concrete targets in the upper tier. Plainfield East High School scores 6.9 — close to the 7-point threshold and the strongest-performing secondary option in the rankings.
The elementary picture is notably more competitive than the secondary one. Four of the five top-ranked schools in Plainfield are elementary campuses, which suggests families with school-age children in the younger grades have more high-performing options to consider than those entering the high school years. Plainfield East at 6.9 leads the secondary tier, but the gap between it and the top elementary schools points to a pattern worth weighing for families planning a multi-year enrollment path.
Practically speaking, parents researching Plainfield should check school boundaries carefully before committing to a neighborhood. The difference between a 5.6 average and a 7.7 top scorer is significant, and in a growing suburb with multiple attendance zones, a few blocks can determine which school a child attends. Cross-reference each school's individual score against boundary maps, and prioritize visits to Creekside, Wesmere, and Wallin Oaks if elementary performance is the primary factor driving your search.
Elementary Schools
17 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 624 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.3 |
| 2 | 515 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.3 |
| 3 | 575 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.1 |
| 4 | 533 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.7 |
| 5 | 459 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.5 |
| 6 | 557 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.5 |
| 7 | 645 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.5 |
| 8 | 571 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.2 |
| 9 | 585 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.7 |
| 10 | 540 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.4 |
Show all 17 elementary schools in Plainfield
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 833 students · 6th–8th | 8.1 |
| 2 | 688 students · 6th–8th | 7.8 |
| 3 | 935 students · 6th–8th | 7.7 |
| 4 | 878 students · 7th–8th | 7.7 |
| 5 | 541 students · 6th–8th | 7.6 |
| 6 | 851 students · 6th–8th | 7.5 |
| 7 | 809 students · 5th–6th | 7.5 |
| 8 | 672 students · 6th–8th | 7.2 |
| 9 | 848 students · 6th–8th | 6.2 |
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,365 students · 9th–12th | 6.1 |
| 2 | 2,379 students · 9th–12th | 5.9 |
| 3 | 1,868 students · 9th–12th | 5.8 |
| 4 | 1,898 students · 9th–12th | 5.5 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 774 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.4 |
Schools in Plainfield
Plainfield, Illinois · 31 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes
Median Income
$127,537
Median Home Value
$342,033
Median Rent
$2,098/mo
Population
100,891
College Educated
46%
Homeownership
90%
Avg Commute
35 min
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Community Profile
Plainfield has a median household income of $127,537. It is a well-educated community where 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $342,033, with a median rent of $2,098/month. The local poverty rate of 5.0% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 35 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Illinois
- Elementary
- 17
- Middle
- 9
- High
- 4
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
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See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Plainfield, Illinois
How many schools are in Plainfield, Illinois?
Plainfield has 31 schools, including 29 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Plainfield, Illinois?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Plainfield is 6.8 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Plainfield, Illinois?
The top-ranked school in Plainfield on MySchoolScout is Walkers Grove Elementary School with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Plainfield, Illinois?
The top-ranked elementary school in Plainfield on MySchoolScout is Walkers Grove Elementary School with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best middle school in Plainfield, Illinois?
The top-ranked middle school in Plainfield on MySchoolScout is Heritage Grove Middle School with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best high school in Plainfield, Illinois?
The top-ranked high school in Plainfield on MySchoolScout is Plainfield North High School with a composite score of 6.1/10.
How many school districts serve Plainfield, Illinois?
Plainfield is served by 3 school districts: Cusd 308, Plainfield Sd 202, Troy Ccsd 30c.
What is the education level in Plainfield, Illinois?
According to Census data, 46% of adults in Plainfield have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Plainfield, Illinois?
The median household income in Plainfield is approximately $127,537 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Plainfield, Illinois?
Yes, Plainfield has 2 private schools alongside 29 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Mary Immaculate Parish School with a score of 6.8/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Plainfield, Illinois?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Plainfield is 14.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Plainfield, Illinois?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.