Public schools in Plainfield, IL
30 open public schools with an address in Plainfield, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
30
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
24,802
30 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Plainfield public schools
The federal directory lists 30 public schools in Plainfield, IL: 15 elementary, 9 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. The 30 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 24,802 students, an average of 827 per school. The largest campus is Plainfield North High School (2,399 students), and the largest elementary school is Grande Park Elem Sch (687).
Plainfield SD 202 operates the most schools here (26), and 3 regular districts have at least one Plainfield campus. 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 14:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13:1. 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.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 5 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 33% 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 Plainfield
Elementary schools in Plainfield
15| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elem School Plainfield SD 202 | KG–05 | 544 | 13.1:1 | |
| Charles Reed Elementary Sch Plainfield SD 202 | KG–05 | 641 | 13.2:1 | |
| Creekside Elementary School Plainfield SD 202 | KG–05 | 472 | 11.4:1 | |
| Eagle Pointe Elementary School Plainfield SD 202 | KG–05 | 594 | 14.3:1 | |
| Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch Plainfield SD 202 | KG–05 | 548 | 13.5:1 | |
| Freedom Elem School Plainfield SD 202 | KG–05 | 526 | 13.7:1 | |
| Grande Park Elem Sch CUSD 308 | KG–05 | 687 | 18.1:1 | |
| Lakewood Falls Elem School Plainfield SD 202 | KG–05 | 543 | 13.1:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary Plainfield SD 202 | KG–05 | 536 | 13.2:1 | |
| Meadow View Elementary School Plainfield SD 202 | KG–05 | 627 | 15.5:1 | |
| Ridge Elementary School Plainfield SD 202 | KG–05 | 481 | 12.8:1 | |
| River View Elementary School Plainfield SD 202 | KG–05 | 584 | 12.6:1 | |
| Walkers Grove Elementary School Plainfield SD 202 | KG–05 | 634 | 15.7:1 | |
| Wallin Oaks Elementary School Plainfield SD 202 | KG–05 | 677 | 15.4:1 | |
| Wesmere Elementary School Plainfield SD 202 | KG–05 | 544 | 11.9:1 |
Middle schools in Plainfield
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drauden Point Middle School Plainfield SD 202 | 06–08 | 658 | 13.6:1 | |
| Heritage Grove Middle School Plainfield SD 202 | 06–08 | 841 | 14.9:1 | |
| Indian Trail Middle School Plainfield SD 202 | 06–08 | 520 | 13.3:1 | |
| John F Kennedy Middle Sch Plainfield SD 202 | 06–08 | 912 | 15.2:1 | |
| Murphy Junior High School CUSD 308 | 06–08 | 700 | 14.8:1 | |
| Orenic Intermediate School Troy CCSD 30C | 05–06 | 812 | 11.8:1 | |
| Richard Ira Jones Middle School Plainfield SD 202 | 06–08 | 851 | 15.5:1 | |
| Timber Ridge Middle School Plainfield SD 202 | 06–08 | 885 | 15.4:1 | |
| Troy Middle School Troy CCSD 30C | 07–08 | 881 | 12.7:1 |
High schools in Plainfield
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield Academy Plainfield SD 202 · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Plainfield East High School Plainfield SD 202 | 09–12 | 1,825 | 16.2:1 | |
| Plainfield High School Plainfield SD 202 | 09–12 | 1,800 | 15.8:1 | |
| Plainfield North High School Plainfield SD 202 | 09–12 | 2,399 | 17.6:1 | |
| Plainfield South High School Plainfield SD 202 | 09–12 | 2,323 | 17:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Plainfield
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie McBeth Learning Ctr Plainfield SD 202 | PK–PK | 757 | 18.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46.1%
- Hispanic25.3%
- Black14.3%
- Asian9.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 29 Plainfield schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (24,802 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Plainfield
How many public schools are in Plainfield, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 30 open public schools with a location address in Plainfield: 15 elementary, 9 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 24,802 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Plainfield?
Schools with an address in Plainfield belong to 3 education agencies, led by Plainfield SD 202 (26 schools), CUSD 308 (2 schools), Troy CCSD 30C (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Plainfield?
Plainfield North High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Plainfield, with 2,399 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Plainfield?
No school with an address in Plainfield is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Illinois.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Plainfield schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Plainfield public schools is 14:1, higher than the Illinois school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Plainfield 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 Illinois cities