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Ames CDP, NE

ZIP 68621 — Schools & Education

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 68621

K-12 nearby
20
Public
18
Private
2
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 68621 (Ames, NE) is associated with Scribner-Snyder Community Schools (LEA 3100076) 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 20 K-12 schools (18 public, 2 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.3 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.0% 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 Midland University about 8.7 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Scribner-Snyder Community Schools
LEA ID
3100076
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (42)

  • Midland University8.7 miles (14.0 km)4yr-private
  • Ricketts Great Books College34.2 miles (55.0 km)4yr-private
  • CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology34.2 miles (55.0 km)4yr-private
  • Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health34.4 miles (55.3 km)4yr-private
  • Capitol Beauty School34.9 miles (56.1 km)2yr-private
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha36.5 miles (58.7 km)4yr-public
  • College of Saint Mary36.5 miles (58.7 km)4yr-private
  • Universal College of Healing Arts36.7 miles (59.0 km)2yr-private
  • Xenon A Stephanie Moss Academy36.8 miles (59.2 km)2yr-private
  • Metropolitan Community College Area37.5 miles (60.3 km)2yr-public
  • Clarkson College38.0 miles (61.2 km)4yr-private
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center38.2 miles (61.4 km)4yr-public
Show all 42 colleges & universities
  • Creighton University39.1 miles (63.0 km)4yr-private
  • SOHO Hair Academy44.2 miles (71.2 km)2yr-private
  • Bellevue University44.3 miles (71.3 km)4yr-private
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University45.1 miles (72.6 km)4yr-private
  • Nebraska Indian Community College45.6 miles (73.4 km)4yr-public
  • University of Nebraska-Central Administration System Office45.9 miles (73.9 km)4yr-public
  • Iowa Western Community College46.2 miles (74.4 km)2yr-public
  • Concordia University-Nebraska46.2 miles (74.4 km)4yr-private
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln46.7 miles (75.2 km)4yr-public
  • Southeast Community College Area46.8 miles (75.2 km)2yr-public
  • Joseph's College Cosmetology46.8 miles (75.3 km)2yr-private
  • Myotherapy Institute47.0 miles (75.7 km)2yr-private
  • College of Hair Design-Downtown47.2 miles (75.9 km)2yr-private
  • Bryan College of Health Sciences48.0 miles (77.3 km)4yr-private
  • Union Adventist University49.6 miles (79.8 km)4yr-private
  • Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics50.9 miles (81.9 km)2yr-private
  • Little Priest Tribal College52.1 miles (83.8 km)2yr-public
  • College of Hair Design-East Campus52.5 miles (84.5 km)2yr-private
  • Northeast Community College54.8 miles (88.2 km)2yr-public
  • Wayne State College55.3 miles (88.9 km)4yr-public
  • Doane University62.2 miles (100.1 km)4yr-private
  • York University65.1 miles (104.8 km)4yr-private
  • Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City67.1 miles (108.0 km)2yr-private
  • Morningside University69.3 miles (111.6 km)4yr-private
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College70.1 miles (112.8 km)2yr-public
  • St Luke's College72.0 miles (115.9 km)4yr-private
  • Briar Cliff University72.3 miles (116.3 km)4yr-private
  • Peru State College84.7 miles (136.4 km)4yr-public
  • University of South Dakota90.6 miles (145.8 km)4yr-public
  • Central Community College99.3 miles (159.7 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
CEDAR BLUFFS MIDDLE SCHOOLpublic——6.7 miles (10.8 km)
CEDAR BLUFFS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——6.7 miles (10.8 km)
CEDAR BLUFFS HIGH SCHOOLpublic——6.7 miles (10.8 km)
MILLIKEN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHpublic——6.9 miles (11.2 km)
NORTH BEND CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——7.3 miles (11.7 km)
DAVENPORT SCHOOLpublic——7.5 miles (12.0 km)
LINDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——7.8 miles (12.5 km)
NORTH BEND CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLpublic——7.8 miles (12.5 km)
NORTH BEND CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOLpublic——7.8 miles (12.5 km)
PATHFINDER PROGRAMpublic——8.3 miles (13.3 km)
YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMpublic——8.3 miles (13.3 km)
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——8.5 miles (13.7 km)
ARCHBISHOP BERGAN CATHOLIC SCHOOLprivate——8.7 miles (14.0 km)
SIXPENCE PRESCHOOLpublic——8.7 miles (14.0 km)
BELL FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——9.0 miles (14.5 km)
FREMONT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLpublic——9.0 miles (14.5 km)
GRANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——9.2 miles (14.9 km)
TRINITY LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLprivate——9.7 miles (15.7 km)
DEER POINTE ELEMENTARYpublic——9.8 miles (15.8 km)
HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——9.8 miles (15.8 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 68621

What school district is ZIP code 68621 in?
ZIP 68621 (Ames, NE) maps to Scribner-Snyder Community Schools (LEA ID 3100076) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 68621?
US5 lists 20 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 18 public and 2 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 68621 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 68621 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher0.0%
High school80.5%
Less than HS4.4%
School districtScribner-Snyder Community Schools