North Platte Public Schools School District
School District · North Platte, Nebraska
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,756
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,756
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#209 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,735
$3,629 vs Nebraska median
District size
3,756 students
Much larger than Nebraska median
The short answer
North Platte Public Schools ranks #209 of 242 Nebraska districts by overall school rating. North Platte Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cody Elementary School (7.6/10), Madison Middle School (7.0/10), and Washington Elementary School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in North Platte Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cody Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Madison Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Washington Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Mcdonald Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Lake Maloney Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Buffalo Early Learning Center | 4.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Lincoln Elementary School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Eisenhower Elementary School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Adams Middle School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 10 | North Platte High School | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About North Platte Public Schools
North Platte Public Schools is a North Platte, Nebraska school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 3,756 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. District-level spending was $13,735 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.3/10, North Platte Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cody Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, North Platte Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 66.4% and ELA proficiency of 64.6%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in North Platte Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Platte Public Schools with test data.
Schools in North Platte Public Schools
12 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- North Platte
- Total Enrollment
- 3,756
- Teachers (FTE)
- 241
- District spending per student
- $13,735NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Platte Public Schools?
North Platte Public Schools has 12 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for North Platte Public Schools?
The average composite rating for North Platte Public Schools is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in North Platte Public Schools?
North Platte Public Schools's district-level spending was $13,735 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Platte Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Platte Public Schools is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Platte Public Schools?
Cody Elementary School is the highest-rated school in North Platte Public Schools with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in North Platte Public Schools?
Across schools in North Platte Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 66.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does North Platte Public Schools compare to other districts in Nebraska?
North Platte Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nebraska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 66.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.6%
How we rate schools
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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.
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