For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 906 students in Winfield, IL (there are , serving 993 private students). 48% of all K-12 students in Winfield, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Winfield, IL are Pleasant Hill Elementary School and Winfield Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winfield, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Winfield have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Winfield, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1n220 Pleasant Hill Rd
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 682-2100
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 682-2100
Grades: K-5
| 589 students
Rank: #22.
Winfield Central School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
0s150 Winfield Rd
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 909-4960
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 909-4960
Grades: 3-8
| 215 students
Rank: n/an/a
0s150 Winfield Rd
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 909-4910
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 909-4910
Grades: K-2
| 102 students
Winfield, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
0s150 Winfield Rd
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 909-4960
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 909-4960
Grades: PK
| 105 students
0s150 Park St
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 668-6052
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 668-6052
Grades: 6-8
| 131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Winfield, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Winfield, IL include Pleasant Hill Elementary School and Winfield Central School.
How many public schools are located in Winfield?
3 public schools are located in Winfield.
What percentage of students in Winfield go to public school?
48% of all K-12 students in Winfield are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Winfield?
Winfield public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Winfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Winfield include: Winfield Primary School vs. Winfield Central School, Winfield Primary School vs. Pleasant Hill Elementary School
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