For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,433 students in 60544, IL (there are , 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 Lincoln Elementary School, Walkers Grove 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 33% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14740 Meadow Ln
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-4500
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-4500
Gr: K-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Walkers Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24810 W 135th St
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-2885
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-2885
Gr: K-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Richard Ira Jones Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15320 W Wallin Dr
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 267-3600
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 267-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Wallin Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15410 S Wallin Dr
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-5700
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-5700
Gr: K-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23723 Getson Dr
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-9278
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-9278
Gr: K-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13909 S Budler Rd
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-4700
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-4700
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Indian Trail Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14723 S Eastern Ave
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-6128
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-6128
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Lakewood Falls Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14050 S Budler Rd
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-4560
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-4560
Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
Plainfield High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24120 W Fort Beggs Dr
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-3200
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,898 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
15730 S Howard St
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-4288
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-4288
Gr: PK | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60544, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60544, IL include Lincoln Elementary School, Walkers Grove 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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