For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 464 students in Plainview, MN.
The top ranked public high school in Plainview, MN is Plainview-elgin-millville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plainview, MN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Plainview have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public high schools.
Plainview, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Plainview-elgin-millville High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Plainview, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plainview-elgin-millville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 W Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-3128
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-3128
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Plainview, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 W Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-4232
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-4232
Grades: PK-6
| 567 students
500 W Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-3128
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-3128
Grades: 7-12
| 544 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Plainview, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Plainview, MN include Plainview-elgin-millville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Plainview?
1 public high schools are located in Plainview.
What is the racial composition of students in Plainview?
Plainview public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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