For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 430 students in Plainville, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 69 private students). 86% 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 31%), 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Plainville, KS (2025-26)
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 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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?
86% 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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