For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 8,510 students in Plainfield, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Plainfield, IL are Plainfield North High School, Plainfield East High School and Plainfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plainfield, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Plainfield have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public high schools.
Plainfield, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Plainfield East High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Plainfield, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plainfield North High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12005 S 248th Ave
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 609-8506
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 609-8506
Grades: 9-12
| 2,365 students
Rank: #22.
Plainfield East High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12001 Naperville Rd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 577-0324
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 577-0324
Grades: 9-12
| 1,868 students
Rank: #33.
Plainfield High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24120 W Fort Beggs Dr
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-3200
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,898 students
Rank: #44.
Plainfield South High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7800 Caton Farm Rd
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-5555
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-5555
Grades: 9-12
| 2,379 students
Rank: #55.
Plainfield Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23930 W Lockport St
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-5521
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-5521
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Plainfield, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Plainfield, IL include Plainfield North High School, Plainfield East High School and Plainfield High School.
How many public high schools are located in Plainfield?
5 public high schools are located in Plainfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Plainfield?
Plainfield public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Plainfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Plainfield include: Plainfield East High School vs. Plainfield North High School, Plainfield South High School vs. Plainfield North High School, Plainfield North High School vs. Plainfield East High School
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