| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Community Schools | Creston | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 276 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lakeview Community Schools | Platte Center | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 952 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Humphrey Public Schools | Humphrey | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 319 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Twin River Public Schools | Monroe | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 409 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Columbus Public Schools | Columbus | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 4,111 | 9 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Platte County compares
Together they enroll 6,067 students across 20 schools. The largest is Columbus Public Schools with 4,111 students. Districts here average 5.2/10, below the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Platte County, Nebraska
Platte County has 5 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Platte County is Leigh Community Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Nebraska. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Platte County, NE?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Platte County, NE. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Platte County, NE?
Of the districts serving Platte County, Leigh Community Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 94th percentile among Nebraska school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Nebraska reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Nebraska and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Nebraska only, never across state lines.