For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,834 students in North Platte, NE (there are 3 private schools, serving 445 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in North Platte, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in North Platte, NE are Lake Maloney Elementary School, Osgood Elementary School and Mcdonald Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Platte, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in North Platte have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in North Platte, NE (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Maloney Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
848 E Correction Line Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-9392
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-9392
Grades: PK-5
| 130 students
Rank: #22.
Osgood Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
495 W State Farm Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7144
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7144
Grades: PK
| 38 students
Rank: #33.
Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Mc Donald Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7140
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7140
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #44.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 West A St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7134
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7134
Grades: PK-5
| 219 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 W 3rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7142
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7142
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #66.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 N Madison
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7126
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7126
Grades: 6
| 270 students
Rank: #77.
Cody Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 W 2nd St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7132
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7132
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 W 9th St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7138
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7138
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #99.
Adams Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Mc Donald Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7112
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7112
Grades: 7-8
| 583 students
Rank: #1010.
Buffalo Early Learning Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N Buffalo Bill Ave
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7130
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7130
Grades: PK
| 64 students
Rank: #1111.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 E 3rd St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7136
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7136
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #1212.
North Platte High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1220 West 2nd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7105
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7105
Grades: 9-12
| 1,219 students
North Platte, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2300 East 2nd St
North Platte, NE 69103
(308) 532-2229
North Platte, NE 69103
(308) 532-2229
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
3199 N Studley Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-2470
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-2470
Grades: 1-5
| 46 students
1511 W 14th St
North Platte, NE 69103
(308) 535-5311
North Platte, NE 69103
(308) 535-5311
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
1600 N Buffalo Bill Ave
North Platte, NE 69103
(308) 535-7130
North Platte, NE 69103
(308) 535-7130
Grades: PK-6
| 161 students
7044 W State Farm Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-0423
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-0423
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
10467 W Platte Valley Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-5918
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-5918
Grades: PK-8
| 23 students
1200 Mc Donald Rd
North Platte, NE 69103
(308) 535-5382
North Platte, NE 69103
(308) 535-5382
Grades: 7-8
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in North Platte, NE?
The top ranked public schools in North Platte, NE include Lake Maloney Elementary School, Osgood Elementary School and Mcdonald Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in North Platte, NE?
12 public schools are located in North Platte, NE.
What percentage of students in North Platte, NE go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in North Platte, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in North Platte, NE?
North Platte, NE public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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