For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,504 students in Plattsmouth, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 271 private students). 85% 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 42% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Plattsmouth have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Plattsmouth, NE (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plattsmouth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1724 8th Ave
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-4173
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-4173
Grades: PK-4
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
Plattsmouth Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1724 8th Ave
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3174
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3174
Grades: 5-8
| 395 students
Rank: #33.
Plattsmouth High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 491 students
Rank: n/an/a
Plattsmouth Early Childhood
Magnet School
902 Main St
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-5250
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-5250
Grades: PK
| 167 students
Plattsmouth, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1916 E Hwy 34
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3322
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3322
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
18516 3rd St Po Box 27
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 298-8402
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 298-8402
Grades: PK-8
| 62 students
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?
85% 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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