Schools in Plainfield, Indiana (2025)
9 schools · 5,917 students · 9 public · median Enrollment 514.
Plainfield, in Indiana, has 9 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 5,917 students. By level there are 5 elementary, 2 other, 1 middle, 1 high; by sector 9 public.
The median Enrollment across Plainfield's schools is 514, above the Indiana median of 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
7 of the 9 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Central Elementary School (77.0, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Van Buren Elementary School (76.3, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and Plainfield Community Middle School (73.0, top 25% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Plainfield High School (1,856 students), Plainfield Community Middle School (1,378 students), Central Elementary School (549 students).
Ranked schools in Plainfield
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Indiana.
- 177Central Elementary SchoolPlainfield · Public Elementary75% Math proficiency · 549 students
- 276Van Buren Elementary SchoolPlainfield · Public Elementary83% Math proficiency · 514 students
- 373Plainfield Community Middle SchoolPlainfield · Public Middle67% Math proficiency · 1,378 students
- 472Plainfield High SchoolPlainfield · Public High64% Math proficiency · 1,856 students
- 570Brentwood Elementary SchoolPlainfield · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 420 students
- 667Clarks Creek ElementaryPlainfield · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 544 students
- 759Guilford ElementaryPlainfield · Public Elementary32.7% Free/reduced-price lunch · 434 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Elementary School Plainfield · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 77.0 Top 25% | 75% Math proficiency | 549 |
| 2 | Van Buren Elementary School Plainfield · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 76.3 Top 25% | 83% Math proficiency | 514 |
| 3 | Plainfield Community Middle School Plainfield · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 73.0 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 1,378 |
| 4 | Plainfield High School Plainfield · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 72.4 Top 25% | 64% Math proficiency | 1,856 |
| 5 | Brentwood Elementary School Plainfield · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 69.9 Top 25% | 71% Math proficiency | 420 |
| 6 | Clarks Creek Elementary Plainfield · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 66.7 Top 50% | 73% Math proficiency | 544 |
| 7 | Guilford Elementary Plainfield · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 58.9 Top 50% | 32.7% Free/reduced-price lunch | 434 |
Other schools in Plainfield
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Plainfield side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Plainfield?
Central Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Plainfield with a Success Index (US) of 77.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Plainfield?
Plainfield has 9 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 other) educating 5,917 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Plainfield?
The median Enrollment across schools in Plainfield is 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.