US5.com
  1. Home
  2. States
  3. Nebraska
  4. ZIP 68637
  5. Schools & Education
Ericson village, NE

ZIP 68637 — Schools & Education

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 68637

K-12 nearby
2
Public
2
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 68637 (Ericson, NE) is associated with Burwell Public Schools (LEA 3104640) 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 2 K-12 schools (2 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 6.7 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 Central Community College about 65.5 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Burwell Public Schools
LEA ID
3104640
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (8)

  • Central Community College65.5 miles (105.4 km)2yr-public
  • Northeast Community College66.1 miles (106.4 km)2yr-public
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney80.5 miles (129.6 km)4yr-public
  • York University85.6 miles (137.7 km)4yr-private
  • Hastings College85.8 miles (138.1 km)4yr-private
  • Wayne State College88.6 miles (142.7 km)4yr-public
  • Avera Sacred Heart Hospital96.5 miles (155.3 km)2yr-private
  • Mount Marty University96.6 miles (155.4 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
WHEELER CENTRAL ELEMENTARY #45public——6.7 miles (10.8 km)
WHEELER CENTRAL HIGHpublic——6.7 miles (10.8 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 68637

What school district is ZIP code 68637 in?
ZIP 68637 (Ericson, NE) maps to Burwell Public Schools (LEA ID 3104640) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 68637?
US5 lists 2 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 2 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 68637 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 68637 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher27.3%
High school28.7%
Less than HS4.3%
School districtBurwell Public Schools