For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 435 students in Plainview, MN.
The top ranked public elementary school in Plainview, MN is Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plainview, MN public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Plainview have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Plainview, MN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 West Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-4232
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-4232
Gr: PK-3 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Plainview, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 W Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-4232
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-4232
Gr: PK-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
500 W Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-3128
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-3128
Gr: 7-12 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Plainview, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Plainview, MN include Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3.
How many public elementary schools are located in Plainview?
1 public elementary schools are located in Plainview.
What is the racial composition of students in Plainview?
Plainview public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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