Best Public Elementary Schools in Plainfield, CT (2025-26)

Best Plainfield Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 997 students in Plainfield, CT.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Plainfield, CT are Plainfield Central School, Plainfield Memorial School and Shepard Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Plainfield, CT public elementary schools have an score of 35% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Plainfield have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Plainfield, CT (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Plainfield Central School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
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75 Canterbury Rd.
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6437

Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Rank: #22.

Plainfield Memorial School

(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
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95 Canterbury Rd.
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6440

Gr: 4-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Rank: #33.

Shepard Hill Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
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234 Shepard Hill Rd.
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6432

Gr: PK-3 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

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Plainfield, Connecticut 51��s (Closed)

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Location

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Community Connection - The Big Picture High School (Closed 2014)

651 Norwich Rd
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 319-9733

Gr: 10-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Early Childhood Center (Closed 2018)

651 Norwich Rd.
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6400

Gr: PK | 20 students Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Plainfield, CT?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Plainfield, CT include Plainfield Central School, Plainfield Memorial School and Shepard Hill Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Plainfield?

3 public elementary schools are located in Plainfield.

What is the racial composition of students in Plainfield?

Plainfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).