For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,676 students in Platte County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Platte County, NE are Humphrey Elementary School, Lakeview Junior High School and Richland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Platte County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Platte County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle school average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Platte County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Humphrey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 South 7th Street
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-1230
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-1230
Grades: PK-9
| 159 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3744 83rd Street
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8518
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8518
Grades: 7-8
| 147 students
Rank: #33.
Richland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
595 Road 3
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-6900
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-6900
Grades: 2-8
| 48 students
Rank: #44.
Humphrey Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 South 7th Street
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-1230
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-1230
Grades: 7-12
| 148 students
Rank: #55.
Columbus Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 26th St
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7060
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7060
Grades: 5-8
| 1,174 students
Rank: n/an/a
Esu 7 Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2563 44th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Grades: 8-11
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Esu 7 Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2567 44th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Platte County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3020 18th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4949
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4949
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Columbus Early Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2657 44th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Grades: PK-12
| 7 students
350 4th St Box 98
Creston, NE 68631
(402) 285-0143
Creston, NE 68631
(402) 285-0143
Grades: PK-8
| 19 students
510 6th St
Duncan, NE 68634
(402) 897-2525
Duncan, NE 68634
(402) 897-2525
Grades: PK-6
| 24 students
860 E 29th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4540
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4540
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
424 Osborn Ave Box 156
Monroe, NE 68647
(402) 495-3135
Monroe, NE 68647
(402) 495-3135
Grades: PK-6
| 41 students
405 S 7th Box 278
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-1230
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-1230
Grades: PK-6
| 103 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Platte County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Platte County, NE include Humphrey Elementary School, Lakeview Junior High School and Richland Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Platte County?
7 public middle schools are located in Platte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Platte County?
Platte County public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
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