For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 404 students in Plainfield, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Plainfield, WI are Tri-county Elementary School and Tri-county Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plainfield, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Plainfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Plainfield, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tri-county Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
409 S West St
Plainfield, WI 54966
(715) 335-6366
Plainfield, WI 54966
(715) 335-6366
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
Tri-county Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
409 S West St
Plainfield, WI 54966
(715) 335-6366
Plainfield, WI 54966
(715) 335-6366
Grades: 6-8
| 137 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Plainfield, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Plainfield, WI include Tri-county Elementary School and Tri-county Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Plainfield?
2 public elementary schools are located in Plainfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Plainfield?
Plainfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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