For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 824 students in Plattsmouth, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Plattsmouth, NE are Plattsmouth Elementary School and Plattsmouth Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plattsmouth, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Plattsmouth have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Plattsmouth, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plattsmouth Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1724 8th Ave
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-4173
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-4173
Gr: PK-4 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Plattsmouth Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1724 8th Ave
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3174
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3174
Gr: 5-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Plattsmouth, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1916 E Hwy 34
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3322
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3322
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
18516 3rd St Po Box 27
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 298-8402
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 298-8402
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Plattsmouth, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Plattsmouth, NE include Plattsmouth Elementary School and Plattsmouth Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Plattsmouth?
2 public elementary schools are located in Plattsmouth.
What is the racial composition of students in Plattsmouth?
Plattsmouth public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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