For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 358 students in Plainview, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 36 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Plainview, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
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 63% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Plainview, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plainview Secondary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 W Pilcher
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-4991
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-4991
Gr: 7-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Plainview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 W Woodland Ave
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-3808
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-3808
Gr: PK-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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?
90% of all K-12 students in Plainview are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
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 39% (majority Hispanic).
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