For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,443 students in Plano, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 180 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Plano, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Plano, IL are Emily G Johns School, Plano High School and Centennial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plano, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Plano have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Plano, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emily G Johns School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
430 S Mitchell Dr
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-9182
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-9182
Grades: 4-6
| 528 students
Rank: #22.
Plano High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
704 W Abe St
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3178
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3178
Grades: 9-12
| 791 students
Rank: #33.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 S West St
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3234
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3234
Grades: 2-3
| 326 students
Rank: #44.
Plano Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
804 S Hale St
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3608
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3608
Grades: 7-8
| 345 students
Rank: n/an/a
Flex Program
Alternative School
704 W Abe St
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3178
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3178
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
904 N Lew St
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-8504
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-8504
Grades: PK-1
| 453 students
Rank: n/an/a
Plano Cusd 88
Special Education School
800 S Hale St
Plano, IL 60545
(815) 695-5143
Plano, IL 60545
(815) 695-5143
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Plano, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pace Program (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
704 West Abe St
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3178
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3178
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Plano, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Plano, IL include Emily G Johns School, Plano High School and Centennial Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Plano?
7 public schools are located in Plano.
What percentage of students in Plano go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Plano are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Plano?
Plano public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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