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Best Platte County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,378 students in Platte County, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Platte County, NE are Shell Creek Elementary School, Humphrey Elementary School and Platte Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Platte County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Platte County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Platte County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shell Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16786 280th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8008
Gr: PK-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Humphrey Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
405 South 7th Street
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-1230
Gr: PK-6 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Platte Center Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
155 Platte St
Platte Center, NE 68653
(402) 246-3465
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Centennial St
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-8180
Gr: PK-4 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Lost Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3772 33rd Ave
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7045
Gr: PK-4 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
North Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 31st St
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7070
Gr: PK-4 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Columbus Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 26th St
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7060
Gr: 5-8 | 1,166 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
West Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4100 Adamy St
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7075
Gr: PK-4 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #99.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2410 20th St
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7030
Gr: PK-4 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Esu 7 Bridges
Special Education School
2563 44th Avenue
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Esu 7 Learning Academy
Alternative School
2567 44th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Platte County, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Platte County, NE include Shell Creek Elementary School, Humphrey Elementary School and Platte Center Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Platte County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Platte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Platte County?
Platte County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Platte County are often viewed compared to one another?

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