Public schools in North Platte, NE
11 open public schools with an address in North Platte, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,730
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16:1
Nebraska median 12.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of North Platte public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in North Platte, NE: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,730 students, an average of 339 per school. The largest campus is North Platte High School (1,145 students), and the largest elementary school is Jefferson Elementary School (329).
Every listed school belongs to North Platte Public Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16:1, higher than the statewide school median of 12.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 40% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving North Platte
Elementary schools in North Platte
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Elementary School North Platte Public Schools | PK–05 | 225 | 13.2:1 | |
| Eisenhower Elementary School North Platte Public Schools | PK–05 | 217 | 17.4:1 | |
| Jefferson Elementary School North Platte Public Schools | PK–05 | 329 | 16:1 | |
| Lake Maloney Elementary School North Platte Public Schools | PK–05 | 116 | 18.9:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary School North Platte Public Schools | PK–05 | 316 | 14.6:1 | |
| McDonald Elementary School North Platte Public Schools | PK–05 | 247 | 18.3:1 | |
| Washington Elementary School North Platte Public Schools | PK–05 | 226 | 15.9:1 |
Middle schools in North Platte
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Middle School North Platte Public Schools | 07–08 | 513 | 12.2:1 | |
| Madison Middle School North Platte Public Schools | 06–06 | 263 | 14:1 |
High schools in North Platte
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Platte High School North Platte Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,145 | 16.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in North Platte
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Early Learning Center North Platte Public Schools | PK–PK | 133 | 18.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.1%
- Hispanic19.1%
- Black2.4%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 North Platte schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,730 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in North Platte
How many public schools are in North Platte, NE?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in North Platte: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,730 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve North Platte?
All listed public schools with an address in North Platte belong to North Platte Public Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in North Platte?
North Platte High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in North Platte, with 1,145 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in North Platte?
No school with an address in North Platte is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Nebraska.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in North Platte schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across North Platte public schools is 16:1, higher than the Nebraska school median of 12.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in North Platte guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Nebraska cities