Public schools in Plainville, CT
6 open public schools with an address in Plainville, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,199
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Connecticut median 11.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Plainville public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Plainville, CT: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,199 students, an average of 367 per school. The largest campus is Plainville High School (674 students), and the largest elementary school is Louis Toffolon School (365).
Plainville School District operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, similar to the statewide school median of 11.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 45% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Plainville
Elementary schools in Plainville
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank T. Wheeler School Plainville School District | PK–05 | 262 | 10.8:1 | |
| Linden Street School Plainville School District | PK–05 | 363 | 10.6:1 | |
| Louis Toffolon School Plainville School District | PK–05 | 365 | 14.4:1 |
Middle schools in Plainville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle School of Plainville Plainville School District | 06–08 | 535 | 11.7:1 |
High schools in Plainville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFIR-LISA'S House Judicial Centers · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | — | |
| Plainville High School Plainville School District | 09–12 | 674 | 11.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.7%
- Hispanic25.4%
- Black6.1%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Plainville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,199 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Plainville
How many public schools are in Plainville, CT?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Plainville: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,199 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Plainville?
Schools with an address in Plainville belong to 2 education agencies, led by Plainville School District (5 schools), Judicial Centers (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Plainville?
Plainville High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Plainville, with 674 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Plainville?
No school with an address in Plainville is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Connecticut.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Plainville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Plainville public schools is 11.4:1, similar to the Connecticut school median of 11.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Plainville guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Connecticut cities