For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 878 students in Pleasant Plains, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pleasant Plains, IL are Farmingdale Elementary School and Pleasant Plains Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pleasant Plains, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pleasant Plains have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pleasant Plains, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farmingdale Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2473 N Farmingdale Rd
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1221
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1221
Gr: PK-4 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Plains Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2455 N Farmingdale Rd
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1061
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1061
Gr: 5-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pleasant Plains, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pleasant Plains, IL include Farmingdale Elementary School and Pleasant Plains Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pleasant Plains?
2 public elementary schools are located in Pleasant Plains.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasant Plains?
Pleasant Plains public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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