Best Schools in Plato, MN
Plato, MN has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,852 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Plato exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Plato, MN
The top high schools in Plato, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 334 Students
2. Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glencoe-silver Lake School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students
3. Lester Prairie Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lester Prairie Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 239 Students
Best Middle Schools in Plato, MN
The top middle schools in Plato, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 203 Students
2. Gsl Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glencoe-silver Lake School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 222 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Plato, MN
The top elementary schools in Plato, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 382 Students
2. Lakeside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glencoe-silver Lake School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 399 Students
3. Lester Prairie Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lester Prairie Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 248 Students
4. Lincoln Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glencoe-silver Lake School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 329 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Plato, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Plato, MN has a total population of 1,025 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Plato, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Plato, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Plato, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Plato, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Plato, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Plato, MN
How many schools are in Plato, MN?
Plato, MN has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,852 students in total.
How do schools in Plato perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Plato score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Plato exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Plato?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 47%
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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 53%
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