Best Schools in Plainfield, IA
Plainfield, IA has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,699 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 66%, so schools in Plainfield meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Plainfield, IA
The top high schools in Plainfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly-shell Rock Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 771 Students
2. Clarksville High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarksville Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 141 Students
3. Nashua-plainfield Junior-seniorhigh School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nashua-plainfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 310 Students
Best Middle Schools in Plainfield, IA
The top middle schools in Plainfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waverly-shell Rock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly-shell Rock Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 699 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Plainfield, IA
The top elementary schools in Plainfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shell Rock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly-shell Rock Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 172 Students
2. Nashua-plainfield Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nashua-plainfield Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 272 Students
3. Clarksville Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarksville Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 170 Students
4. Southeast Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly-shell Rock Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K • 164 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Plainfield, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Plainfield, IA has a total population of 849 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Plainfield, IA
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, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Plainfield, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Plainfield, IA.
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, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Plainfield, IA
How many schools are in Plainfield, IA?
Plainfield, IA has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,699 students in total.
How do schools in Plainfield perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Plainfield score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 66%, so on average schools in Plainfield 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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