For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 136 students in 68601, NE.
The top ranked public middle school in 68601, NE is Lakeview Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 68601 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 68601, NE have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68601, NE Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Junior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3744 83rd Street
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8518
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8518
Grades: 7-8
| 136 students
Rank: n/an/a
Esu 7 Center
Alternative School
2563 44th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Grades: 8-11
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Esu 7 Learning Academy
Alternative 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 middle schools in 68601, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in 68601, NE include Lakeview Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 68601?
3 public middle schools are located in 68601.
What is the racial composition of students in 68601?
68601 public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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