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Best Plainview Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 899 students in Plainview, MN (there are , serving 67 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Plainview, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Plainview, MN are Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3 and 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Plainview have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Plainview, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
600 West Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-4232
Gr: PK-3 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Plainview-elgin-millville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 W Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-3128
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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Plainview, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
500 W Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-4232
Gr: PK-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
500 W Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-3128
Gr: 7-12 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Plainview, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Plainview, MN include Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3 and Plainview-elgin-millville High School.
How many public schools are located in Plainview?
2 public schools are located in Plainview.
What percentage of students in Plainview go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Plainview are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Plainview?
Plainview public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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