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Platte Center village, NE

ZIP 68653 — 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 68653

K-12 nearby
12
Public
11
Private
1
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 68653 (Platte Center, NE) is associated with Lakeview Community Schools (LEA 3100112) 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 12 K-12 schools (11 public, 1 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 9.0 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 Northeast Community College about 34.2 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Lakeview Community Schools
LEA ID
3100112
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (44)

  • Northeast Community College34.2 miles (55.0 km)2yr-public
  • York University47.8 miles (77.0 km)4yr-private
  • Concordia University-Nebraska49.0 miles (78.9 km)4yr-private
  • Midland University52.3 miles (84.2 km)4yr-private
  • Wayne State College53.1 miles (85.4 km)4yr-public
  • Central Community College65.3 miles (105.0 km)2yr-public
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln65.5 miles (105.4 km)4yr-public
  • College of Hair Design-Downtown65.7 miles (105.7 km)2yr-private
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University66.1 miles (106.3 km)4yr-private
  • University of Nebraska-Central Administration System Office66.1 miles (106.4 km)4yr-public
  • Joseph's College Cosmetology68.1 miles (109.5 km)2yr-private
  • Bryan College of Health Sciences68.2 miles (109.8 km)4yr-private
Show all 44 colleges & universities
  • Southeast Community College Area68.9 miles (110.8 km)2yr-public
  • Myotherapy Institute68.9 miles (110.9 km)2yr-private
  • Union Adventist University69.4 miles (111.7 km)4yr-private
  • Nebraska Indian Community College70.0 miles (112.6 km)4yr-public
  • Little Priest Tribal College70.2 miles (113.0 km)2yr-public
  • Doane University70.4 miles (113.2 km)4yr-private
  • Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics70.7 miles (113.8 km)2yr-private
  • College of Hair Design-East Campus73.4 miles (118.2 km)2yr-private
  • Capitol Beauty School76.7 miles (123.4 km)2yr-private
  • Ricketts Great Books College76.9 miles (123.7 km)4yr-private
  • Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health77.2 miles (124.2 km)4yr-private
  • CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology77.6 miles (124.9 km)4yr-private
  • Xenon A Stephanie Moss Academy78.7 miles (126.6 km)2yr-private
  • College of Saint Mary79.0 miles (127.2 km)4yr-private
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha79.3 miles (127.6 km)4yr-public
  • Universal College of Healing Arts80.4 miles (129.4 km)2yr-private
  • Metropolitan Community College Area81.0 miles (130.3 km)2yr-public
  • Clarkson College81.0 miles (130.3 km)4yr-private
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center81.1 miles (130.5 km)4yr-public
  • Hastings College81.3 miles (130.9 km)4yr-private
  • Creighton University82.2 miles (132.3 km)4yr-private
  • Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City83.9 miles (135.0 km)2yr-private
  • Morningside University85.7 miles (137.9 km)4yr-private
  • Bellevue University86.1 miles (138.5 km)4yr-private
  • Briar Cliff University86.1 miles (138.6 km)4yr-private
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College86.5 miles (139.3 km)2yr-public
  • St Luke's College86.6 miles (139.3 km)4yr-private
  • SOHO Hair Academy87.3 miles (140.4 km)2yr-private
  • University of South Dakota89.6 miles (144.1 km)4yr-public
  • Iowa Western Community College89.7 miles (144.3 km)2yr-public
  • Avera Sacred Heart Hospital90.9 miles (146.3 km)2yr-private
  • Mount Marty University91.0 miles (146.5 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
PLATTE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——1.3 miles (2.0 km)
ST JOHNS LUTHERAN SCHOOLprivate——6.8 miles (10.9 km)
LAKEVIEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLpublic——7.1 miles (11.5 km)
LAKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOLpublic——7.1 miles (11.5 km)
SHELL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——8.2 miles (13.2 km)
HUMPHREY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOLpublic——9.0 miles (14.5 km)
HUMPHREY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——9.0 miles (14.5 km)
COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOLpublic——9.2 miles (14.7 km)
LOST CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHpublic——9.5 miles (15.2 km)
ESU 7 LEARNING ACADEMYpublic——9.8 miles (15.7 km)
ESU 7 CENTERpublic——9.8 miles (15.7 km)
ESU 7 BRIDGESpublic——9.8 miles (15.7 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 68653

What school district is ZIP code 68653 in?
ZIP 68653 (Platte Center, NE) maps to Lakeview Community Schools (LEA ID 3100112) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 68653?
US5 lists 12 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 11 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 68653 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 68653 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher7.0%
High school34.5%
Less than HS6.2%
School districtLakeview Community Schools