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| Metric | Plainfield School District 202 | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 24,856 | 3,700 | ↑ Larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 31 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $16,146/yr | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 7/10 — Good | — | Above average |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield School District 202 (this district) | 7/10 | 67th | 24,856 |
| Oswego Community Unit School District 308 | 7/10 | 62nd | 16,940 |
| Plano Community Unit School District 88 | 3/10 | 23rd | 2,443 |
| Aurora West Unit School District 129 | 2/10 | 19th | 11,211 |
🔢 Show the math behind this rating
Ranked against 763 rated districts in IL → 67th percentile → 7/10.
Source: Illinois State Board of Education IAR, grades 3–8 ELA & Math Proficiency Rate, 2023–24 school year. Full methodology →
About Plainfield School District 202
Plainfield School District 202 is the public school district assigned to zip code 60544 in Plainfield, Illinois. Serving students from Pre-K – 12th, this district is the primary public education system for families living in and around zip code 60544. The sections below cover the district’s resources, scale, rating, and everything families need to know about enrollment and school assignment.
Funding and Resources
Plainfield School District 202 spent $16,146 per student in the 2019–20 school year (U.S. Dept. of Education CCD finance data), 6% below Illinois’s statewide $17,100 estimate.
District Scale and Program Breadth
Plainfield School District 202 is a large district with 30 schools serving students from Pre-K – 12th. Large districts typically provide broad program variety: multiple course tracks at the high school level, dedicated arts and athletic programs, specialized learning pathways, and a wider range of student support services. Individual school quality within a large district can vary considerably — always research your specific assigned school, not just district-level averages.
Understanding the 7/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Plainfield School District 202 8 out of 10 — above average among Illinois public school districts. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in Illinois’ IAR (Illinois Assessment of Readiness) grades 3–8 ELA & Math assessments (2023–24 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Illinois is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Plainfield School District 202 earns an above-average rating, with reading and math proficiency rates stronger than most other districts in Illinois. Above-average districts generally show solid and consistent academic results across their schools. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful academic strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 60544
Children in zip code 60544 are assigned to Plainfield School District 202 for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 60544, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Plainfield School District 202 at (815)577-4033 or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Illinois districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Plainfield
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Plainfield School District 202 serves zip code 60544, homes in and around zip code 60544 often carry a measurable premium over comparable properties in adjacent lower-rated districts. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Illinois, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Plainfield School District 202 programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 60544.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Plainfield School District 202 before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 60544 data.