Top Rankings
Plainview Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 365 students in Plainview Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Plainview 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).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
365 Students
328,277 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
24,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Plainview Public Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#116 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
91%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,384 is higher than the state median of $15,475. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,989 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,384
$15,475
Spending / Student
$16,989
$16,787
Best Plainview Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
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 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plainview Public Schools?
Plainview Public Schools manages 2 public schools serving 365 students.
What is the rank of Plainview Public Schools?
Plainview Public Schools is ranked #108 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plainview Public Schools?
91% of Plainview Public Schools students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plainview Public Schools?
Plainview Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Plainview Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,989 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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