For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 453 students in Plainville, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 69 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Plainville, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Plainville, KS are Plainville Elementary School and Plainville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plainville, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Plainville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Plainville, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plainville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 Se Cardinal Avenue
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4508
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4508
Gr: PK-6 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Plainville High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
202 Se Cardinal Avenue
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4547
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4547
Gr: 7-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Plainville, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Plainville, KS include Plainville Elementary School and Plainville High School.
How many public schools are located in Plainville?
2 public schools are located in Plainville.
What percentage of students in Plainville go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Plainville are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Plainville?
Plainville public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Gifted, Honors, and Advanced Tracks: Are They Accessible or Just Advertised?
Learn how to evaluate gifted, honors, and advanced academic programs in public schools, including admission criteria, equity, and the questions every parent should ask.
Algebra Readiness: What Parents Should Ask Before Middle School
Discover how to determine if your child is ready for algebra before middle school, including the questions parents should ask and the skills students need to succeed.
How to Evaluate Reading Instruction in Your Zoned Elementary School
Learn how to evaluate reading instruction in your neighborhood elementary school by recognizing effective literacy practices, asking the right questions, and understanding what quality reading instruction looks like.