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3 schools in Plainfield

Connecticut · Public K-12

3 public K-12 schools, 1,105 students, one city. That is the Plainfield entry on the numbers, with a mix of 2 elementary and 1 middle.

7-year change in Plainfield

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,105
-140 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 85%
% Hispanic
6%
was 6%
% Black
4%
was 5%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Plainfield Central SchoolMiddle06-08422
Plainfield Memorial SchoolElementary04-05291
Shepard Hill Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-03392

About Plainfield

Across Plainfield, Connecticut, 3 public schools serves about 1,105 students between them.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city spans 2 elementary, and 1 middle.

Schools in Plainfield average about 368 students each, 25% lower than the Connecticut norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Plainfield has fell 11% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,245 students to 1,105.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Plainfield discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Plainfield?
Plainfield, Connecticut has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,105 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Plainfield?
Plainfield has 2 elementary, 1 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in Plainfield?
Plainfield Central School is the largest public school in Plainfield by enrollment, with approximately 422 students.
What school districts serve Plainfield?
Plainfield public schools are operated by Plainfield School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Plainfield cover?
Public schools in Plainfield serve students from pre-K through grade 8.