Best Schools in Plainview, IL
Plainview, IL has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,589 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Plainview exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Plainview, IL
The top high schools in Plainview, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carlinville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlinville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 394 Students
2. Southwestern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwestern Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 372 Students
3. Porta High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Porta Cusd 202 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 428 Students
Best Middle Schools in Plainview, IL
The top middle schools in Plainview, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Medora Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwestern Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 175 Students
2. Carlinville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlinville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 286 Students
3. Southwestern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwestern Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 189 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Plainview, IL
The top elementary schools in Plainview, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shipman Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwestern Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 169 Students
2. Carlinville Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlinville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 261 Students
3. Porta Central
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Porta Cusd 202 • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 281 Students
4. Carlinville Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlinville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 384 Students
5. Brighton North Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwestern Cusd 9 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 305 Students
6. Petersburg Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Porta Cusd 202 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 345 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Plainview, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Plainview, IL has a total population of 488 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Plainview, IL
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 Plainview, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Plainview, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Plainview, IL.
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 Plainview, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Plainview, IL
How many schools are in Plainview, IL?
Plainview, IL has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,589 students in total.
How do schools in Plainview perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Plainview score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Plainview exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Plainview?
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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