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).
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