For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 386 students in 68601, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 68601, NE are Shell Creek Elementary School and Richland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 68601 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 68601, NE have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68601, NE Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shell Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16786 280th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8008
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8008
Grades: PK-6
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Richland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
595 Road 3
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-6900
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-6900
Grades: 2-8
| 48 students
Rank: n/an/a
Esu 7 Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2567 44th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
68601, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3020 18th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4949
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4949
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Columbus Early Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2657 44th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Grades: PK-12
| 7 students
860 E 29th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4540
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4540
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 68601, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 68601, NE include Shell Creek Elementary School and Richland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 68601?
3 public elementary schools are located in 68601.
What is the racial composition of students in 68601?
68601 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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