For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,479 students in Plattsmouth, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 271 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Plattsmouth, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Plattsmouth, NE are Plattsmouth Elementary School, Plattsmouth Middle School and Plattsmouth High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plattsmouth, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Plattsmouth have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Plattsmouth, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plattsmouth Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1724 8th Ave
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-4173
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-4173
Gr: PK-4 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Plattsmouth Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1724 8th Ave
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3174
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3174
Gr: 5-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Plattsmouth High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1916 Old Hwy 34
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3322
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3322
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
902 Main St
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-5250
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-5250
Gr: PK | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Plattsmouth, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Plattsmouth, NE include Plattsmouth Elementary School, Plattsmouth Middle School and Plattsmouth High School.
How many public schools are located in Plattsmouth?
4 public schools are located in Plattsmouth.
What percentage of students in Plattsmouth go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Plattsmouth are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Plattsmouth?
Plattsmouth public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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