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Best Plainfield Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,839 students in Plainfield, IN. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Plainfield, IN are Central Elementary School, Brentwood Elementary School and Van Buren Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plainfield, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Plainfield have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Plainfield, IN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
110 Wabash St
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-7707
Gr: K-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Brentwood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1630 E Oliver St
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-4802
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
225 S Shaw St
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-2575
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Plainfield Community Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
709 Stafford Rd
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 838-3966
Gr: 6-8 | 1,369 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Guilford Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6440 S County Road 600 E
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-2698
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Pride Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
709 Stafford Rd
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-2578
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Clarks Creek Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 Elm Dr
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-0120
Gr: K-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Plainfield, Indiana

Plainfield, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Charlton Junior Senior High School (Closed 2006)
501 W Main
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-4346
Gr: 7-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Plainfield Kindergarten Center (Closed 2009)
757 Stafford Rd
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 838-3980
Gr: PK-K | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Plainfield, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Plainfield, IN include Central Elementary School, Brentwood Elementary School and Van Buren Elementary School. Plainfield has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public elementary schools are located in Plainfield?
7 public elementary schools are located in Plainfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Plainfield?
Plainfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Plainfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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