For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 168 students in Platte Center, NE.
The top-ranked public school in Platte Center, NE is Platte Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Platte Center, NE public school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Platte Center have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Platte Center, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Platte Center Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
155 Platte St
Platte Center, NE 68653
(402) 246-3465
Platte Center, NE 68653
(402) 246-3465
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Platte Center, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Platte Center, NE include Platte Center Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Platte Center?
1 public schools are located in Platte Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Platte Center?
Platte Center public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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