Best Schools in Plainfield, CT
Plainfield, CT has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,623 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Plainfield don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Plainfield, CT
The top high schools in Plainfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stonington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stonington School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 585 Students
2. Wheeler High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Stonington School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 343 Students
3. Griswold High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Griswold School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 533 Students
4. Plainfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 535 Students
Best Middle Schools in Plainfield, CT
The top middle schools in Plainfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stonington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stonington School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 379 Students
2. Griswold Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Griswold School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 473 Students
3. Plainfield Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 445 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Plainfield, CT
The top elementary schools in Plainfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Stonington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Stonington School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 408 Students
2. West Vine Street School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stonington School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 354 Students
3. Plainfield Memorial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 286 Students
4. Moosup Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 291 Students
5. Griswold Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Griswold School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 691 Students
6. Shepard Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 300 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Plainfield, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Plainfield, CT has a total population of 6,763 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Plainfield, CT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Plainfield, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Plainfield, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Plainfield, CT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Plainfield, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Plainfield, CT
How many schools are in Plainfield, CT?
Plainfield, CT has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,623 students in total.
How do schools in Plainfield perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Plainfield score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Plainfield don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Plainfield?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in Plainfield
3 of 3 schools in Plainfield carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Plainfield. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.