ZIP 68601 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 68601

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 68601 (Columbus, NE) is associated with David City Public Schools (LEA 3100002) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 24 K-12 schools (17 public, 7 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 2.5 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.2% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Concordia University-Nebraska about 40.6 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education

School district

David City Public Schools

LEA ID

3100002

Private school share (ACS)

0.2%

Colleges & universities (44)

Concordia University-Nebraska40.6 miles (65.3 km)4yr-private
Northeast Community College41.1 miles (66.1 km)2yr-public
York University41.5 miles (66.7 km)4yr-private
Midland University47.2 miles (75.9 km)4yr-private
University of Nebraska-Lincoln57.0 miles (91.8 km)4yr-public
College of Hair Design-Downtown57.2 miles (92.1 km)2yr-private
Nebraska Wesleyan University57.7 miles (92.9 km)4yr-private
University of Nebraska-Central Administration System Office57.7 miles (92.9 km)4yr-public
Wayne State College57.9 miles (93.1 km)4yr-public
Joseph's College Cosmetology59.7 miles (96.1 km)2yr-private
Bryan College of Health Sciences59.8 miles (96.2 km)4yr-private
Southeast Community College Area60.5 miles (97.4 km)2yr-public

Show all 44 colleges & universities

Myotherapy Institute60.5 miles (97.4 km)2yr-private
Union Adventist University61.0 miles (98.1 km)4yr-private
Doane University62.0 miles (99.8 km)4yr-private
Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics62.3 miles (100.3 km)2yr-private
Central Community College63.9 miles (102.9 km)2yr-public
College of Hair Design-East Campus65.0 miles (104.6 km)2yr-private
Capitol Beauty School70.4 miles (113.2 km)2yr-private
Nebraska Indian Community College70.8 miles (113.9 km)4yr-public
Ricketts Great Books College70.9 miles (114.1 km)4yr-private
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health71.2 miles (114.6 km)4yr-private
CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology72.0 miles (115.9 km)4yr-private
Little Priest Tribal College72.2 miles (116.1 km)2yr-public
Xenon A Stephanie Moss Academy72.4 miles (116.5 km)2yr-private
College of Saint Mary73.0 miles (117.4 km)4yr-private
University of Nebraska at Omaha73.3 miles (118.0 km)4yr-public
Universal College of Healing Arts74.9 miles (120.6 km)2yr-private
Clarkson College75.1 miles (120.8 km)4yr-private
University of Nebraska Medical Center75.1 miles (120.9 km)4yr-public
Metropolitan Community College Area75.3 miles (121.3 km)2yr-public
Creighton University76.4 miles (122.9 km)4yr-private
Hastings College78.4 miles (126.2 km)4yr-private
Bellevue University79.7 miles (128.2 km)4yr-private
SOHO Hair Academy81.3 miles (130.9 km)2yr-private
Iowa Western Community College84.0 miles (135.1 km)2yr-public
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City86.5 miles (139.1 km)2yr-private
Morningside University88.4 miles (142.3 km)4yr-private
Western Iowa Tech Community College89.2 miles (143.6 km)2yr-public
Briar Cliff University89.3 miles (143.7 km)4yr-private
St Luke's College89.6 miles (144.2 km)4yr-private
University of South Dakota95.2 miles (153.2 km)4yr-public
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital98.0 miles (157.7 km)2yr-private
Mount Marty University98.1 miles (157.9 km)4yr-private

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

		Grades
ESU 7 LEARNING ACADEMY	public	—	—	1.3 miles (2.1 km)
ESU 7 CENTER	public	—	—	1.3 miles (2.1 km)
ESU 7 BRIDGES	public	—	—	1.3 miles (2.1 km)
COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL	public	—	—	1.5 miles (2.4 km)
LOST CREEK ELEMENTARY SCH	public	—	—	1.5 miles (2.5 km)
WEST PARK ELEMENTARY	public	—	—	1.6 miles (2.6 km)
ST ISIDORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	private	—	—	1.8 miles (2.9 km)
COLUMBUS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL	private	—	—	2.1 miles (3.4 km)
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL	private	—	—	2.2 miles (3.5 km)
PATHWAYS BEYOND/EARLY STEPS TO SUCCESS BUILDING	public	—	—	2.2 miles (3.6 km)
NORTH PARK ELEMENTARY	public	—	—	2.4 miles (3.8 km)
COLUMBUS MIDDLE SCHOOL	public	—	—	2.4 miles (3.9 km)
EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	public	—	—	2.5 miles (4.0 km)
KRAMER EDUCATION CENTER	public	—	—	2.6 miles (4.2 km)
SCOTUS CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL	private	—	—	3.0 miles (4.8 km)
ST BONAVENTURE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	private	—	—	3.1 miles (5.0 km)
LAKEVIEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	public	—	—	3.3 miles (5.2 km)
LAKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL	public	—	—	3.3 miles (5.2 km)
ST ANTHONY SCHOOL	private	—	—	3.4 miles (5.5 km)
CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	public	—	—	4.2 miles (6.7 km)
SHELL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	public	—	—	4.9 miles (7.9 km)
PLATTE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	public	—	—	7.3 miles (11.8 km)
CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL	private	—	—	9.2 miles (14.7 km)
RICHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	public	—	—	9.6 miles (15.4 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 68601

What school district is ZIP code 68601 in?

ZIP 68601 (Columbus, NE) maps to David City Public Schools (LEA ID 3100002) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 68601?

US5 lists 24 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 17 public and 7 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 68601 attend private school?

About 0.2% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 68601 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	24.0%
High school	30.9%
Less than HS	11.3%
School district	David City Public Schools

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