For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 156 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 57% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Platte Center have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Platte Center, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Platte Center Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
155 Platte St
Platte Center, NE 68653
(402) 246-3465
Platte Center, NE 68653
(402) 246-3465
Grades: PK-6
| 156 students
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 38% (majority Hispanic).
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