For the 2025 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 62% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Plainview have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 West Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-4232
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-4232
Grades: PK-3
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
Plainview-elgin-millville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 W Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-3128
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-3128
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Plainview, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 W Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-4232
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-4232
Grades: PK-6
| 567 students
500 W Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-3128
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-3128
Grades: 7-12
| 544 students
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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