For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 365 students in Plainview, NE (there are , serving 21 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Plainview, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Plainview, NE are Plainview Secondary School and Plainview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plainview, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Plainview have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Plainview, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plainview Secondary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 W Pilcher
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-4991
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-4991
Grades: 7-12
| 150 students
Rank: #22.
Plainview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 W Woodland Ave
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-3808
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-3808
Grades: PK-6
| 215 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Plainview, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Plainview, NE include Plainview Secondary School and Plainview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Plainview?
2 public schools are located in Plainview.
What percentage of students in Plainview go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Plainview are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Plainview?
Plainview public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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