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3 schools in Pleasant Plains

Illinois · Public K-12

Across Pleasant Plains, 3 public K-12 schools serve approximately 1,294 students across 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Pleasant Plains

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,294
+27 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 91%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Farmingdale Elem SchoolElementaryPK-04485
Pleasant Plains High SchoolHigh09-12416
Pleasant Plains Middle SchoolMiddle05-08393

About Pleasant Plains

Pleasant Plains is a rural-scale Illinois city in terms of public-school footprint, with 3 schools and 1,294 students total.

On the school-mix side, the city comprises 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Average school size in Pleasant Plains is around 431 students, 10% meaningfully below the Illinois average of about 480.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Pleasant Plains has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,267 students to 1,294.

On this page, the community for Pleasant Plains discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Pleasant Plains, Illinois?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Pleasant Plains, with a combined enrollment of about 1,294.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Pleasant Plains?
Pleasant Plains has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Pleasant Plains?
Farmingdale Elem School is the largest public school in Pleasant Plains by enrollment, with approximately 485 students.
What school districts serve Pleasant Plains?
Pleasant Plains public schools are operated by Pleasant Plains CUSD 8.
What grade levels do public schools in Pleasant Plains cover?
Public schools in Pleasant Plains serve students from pre-K through grade 12.