Best Schools in Plainville, CT
Plainville, CT has 12 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,926 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Plainville meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Plainville, CT
The top high schools in Plainville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Plainville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 686 Students
2. Bristol Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1246 Students
3. New Britain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Britain School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2331 Students
Best Middle Schools in Plainville, CT
The top middle schools in Plainville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middle School Of Plainville
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainville School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 540 Students
2. Slade Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Britain School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 795 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Plainville, CT
The top elementary schools in Plainville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Louis Toffolon School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students
2. Frank T. Wheeler School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 287 Students
3. Linden Street School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 384 Students
4. Greene-hills School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 824 Students
5. Diloreto Elementary & Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Britain School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 842 Students
6. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Britain School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 527 Students
7. Great Beginnings
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Great Beginnings • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 89 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Plainville, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Plainville, CT has a total population of 17,040 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Plainville, 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 Plainville, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Plainville, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Plainville, 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 Plainville, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Plainville, CT
How many schools are in Plainville, CT?
Plainville, CT has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,926 students in total.
How do schools in Plainville perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Plainville score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Plainville meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Plainville?
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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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 52%
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
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- Projected: 66%
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- Projected: 54%
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- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 50%
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Every school in Plainville
5 of 5 schools in Plainville carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 3C: 2
All 5 public schools we grade in Plainville. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (5)
- Frank T Wheeler School
- Linden Street School
- Louis Toffolon School
- Middle School Of Plainville
- Plainville High School
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.