For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 8,347 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 54% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,399 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,825 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,800 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,323 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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
Gr: 6-12
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 54% 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 North High School vs. Plainfield East High School, Plainfield South High School vs. Plainfield North High School
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