Best Schools in Platte Center, Nebraska
1 schools · 1 Elementary
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Platte Center Elementary School
Elementary · Lakeview Community Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
7.3
out of 10
Median Home
$185,000
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
7.3
out of 10
Median Home
$185,000
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Platte Center
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Platte Center Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.3/10
- Median household income
- $88,529
- Median home value
- $185,000
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 89%
100% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Platte Center compares
Median household income
$89k
119% of Nebraska median
About Schools in Platte Center, Nebraska
Platte Center, Nebraska is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.
With an average rating of 7.3 out of 10, schools in Platte Center perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Platte Center is Platte Center Elementary School with a composite score of 7.3/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Platte Center is served by 1 school district: LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. These districts collectively serve 964 students.
Platte Center's community shows 7% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $88,529. The poverty rate in the area is 9.6%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 156 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.3 |
Schools in Platte Center
Platte Center, Nebraska · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$88,529
Median Home Value
$185,000
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
Population
620
College Educated
7%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Community Profile
Platte Center has a median household income of $88,529. It is a community where 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $185,000, with a median rent of $1,000/month. The local poverty rate of 9.6% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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- Nebraska
- Elementary
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Platte Center, Nebraska
How many schools are in Platte Center, Nebraska?
Platte Center has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Platte Center, Nebraska?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Platte Center is 7.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Platte Center, Nebraska?
The top-ranked school in Platte Center on MySchoolScout is Platte Center Elementary School with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Platte Center, Nebraska?
The top-ranked elementary school in Platte Center on MySchoolScout is Platte Center Elementary School with a composite score of 7.3/10.
How many school districts serve Platte Center, Nebraska?
Platte Center is served by 1 school district: Lakeview Community Schools.
What is the education level in Platte Center, Nebraska?
According to Census data, 7% of adults in Platte Center have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Platte Center, Nebraska?
The median household income in Platte Center is approximately $88,529 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Platte Center, Nebraska?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Platte Center is 14.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Platte Center, Nebraska?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.