For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,300 students in Plano, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Plano, IL are Emily G Johns 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Plano have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Plano, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emily G Johns School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
430 S Mitchell Dr
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-9182
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-9182
Gr: 4-6 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 S West St
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3234
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3234
Gr: 2-3 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
904 N Lew St
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-8504
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-8504
Gr: PK-1 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Plano, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pace Program (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
704 West Abe St
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3178
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3178
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Plano, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Plano, IL include Emily G Johns School and Centennial Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Plano?
3 public elementary schools are located in Plano.
What is the racial composition of students in Plano?
Plano public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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