For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,433 students in 60544, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 477 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 60544, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60544, IL are Walkers Grove Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Richard Ira Jones Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60544 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60544, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60544, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walkers Grove Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24810 W 135th St
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-2885
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-2885
Grades: K-5
| 624 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14740 Meadow Ln
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-4500
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-4500
Grades: K-5
| 515 students
Rank: #33.
Richard Ira Jones Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15320 W Wallin Dr
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 267-3600
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 267-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 851 students
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23723 Getson Dr
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-9278
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-9278
Grades: K-5
| 556 students
Rank: #55.
Indian Trail Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14723 S Eastern Ave
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-6128
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-6128
Grades: 6-8
| 541 students
Rank: #66.
Creekside Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13909 S Budler Rd
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-4700
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-4700
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #77.
Plainfield High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24120 W Fort Beggs Dr
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-3200
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,898 students
Rank: #88.
Lakewood Falls Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14050 S Budler Rd
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-4560
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-4560
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Rank: #99.
Plainfield Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23930 W Lockport St
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-5521
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-5521
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
15730 S Howard St
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-4288
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-4288
Grades: PK
| 774 students
Rank: n/an/a
15410 S Wallin Dr
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-5700
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-5700
Grades: K-5
| 645 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60544, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60544, IL include Walkers Grove Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Richard Ira Jones Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 60544?
11 public schools are located in 60544.
What percentage of students in 60544 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 60544 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60544?
60544 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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