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Ponca city, NE

ZIP 68770 — 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 68770

K-12 nearby
5
Public
5
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 68770 (Ponca, NE) is associated with Allen Consolidated Schools (LEA 3102880) 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 5 K-12 schools (5 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 9.2 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 Briar Cliff University about 17.3 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Allen Consolidated Schools
LEA ID
3102880
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (36)

  • Briar Cliff University17.3 miles (27.8 km)4yr-private
  • University of South Dakota17.5 miles (28.2 km)4yr-public
  • St Luke's College18.6 miles (29.9 km)4yr-private
  • Morningside University21.5 miles (34.6 km)4yr-private
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College21.9 miles (35.2 km)2yr-public
  • Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City21.9 miles (35.3 km)2yr-private
  • Wayne State College25.5 miles (41.1 km)4yr-public
  • Little Priest Tribal College27.2 miles (43.7 km)2yr-public
  • Nebraska Indian Community College37.3 miles (60.0 km)4yr-public
  • Avera Sacred Heart Hospital39.1 miles (62.9 km)2yr-private
  • Mount Marty University39.2 miles (63.2 km)4yr-private
  • Northwestern College46.9 miles (75.4 km)4yr-private
Show all 36 colleges & universities
  • Dordt University47.1 miles (75.7 km)4yr-private
  • Northeast Community College47.9 miles (77.2 km)2yr-public
  • Northwest Iowa Community College62.1 miles (100.0 km)2yr-public
  • Augustana University66.6 miles (107.2 km)4yr-private
  • Kairos University66.6 miles (107.2 km)4yr-private
  • University of Sioux Falls67.0 miles (107.9 km)4yr-private
  • Sanford Medical Center67.3 miles (108.3 km)2yr-private
  • California Intercontinental University68.2 miles (109.7 km)4yr-private
  • Southeast Technical College69.7 miles (112.2 km)2yr-public
  • Midland University79.0 miles (127.2 km)4yr-private
  • Buena Vista University79.3 miles (127.7 km)4yr-private
  • CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology93.8 miles (151.0 km)4yr-private
  • Universal College of Healing Arts94.0 miles (151.3 km)2yr-private
  • Avalon School of Cosmetology94.4 miles (151.9 km)2yr-private
  • Metropolitan Community College Area95.9 miles (154.3 km)2yr-public
  • Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health96.8 miles (155.8 km)4yr-private
  • Ricketts Great Books College96.8 miles (155.8 km)4yr-private
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha98.1 miles (157.8 km)4yr-public
  • Clarkson College98.7 miles (158.9 km)4yr-private
  • Creighton University98.9 miles (159.2 km)4yr-private
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center98.9 miles (159.2 km)4yr-public
  • College of Saint Mary99.0 miles (159.3 km)4yr-private
  • Mitchell Technical College99.8 miles (160.6 km)2yr-public
  • Capitol Beauty School99.8 miles (160.6 km)2yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
PONCA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——2.6 miles (4.3 km)
PONCA HIGH SCHOOLpublic——2.6 miles (4.3 km)
Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02public——9.2 miles (14.8 km)
Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01public——9.2 miles (14.9 km)
Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03public——9.2 miles (14.9 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 68770

What school district is ZIP code 68770 in?
ZIP 68770 (Ponca, NE) maps to Allen Consolidated Schools (LEA ID 3102880) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 68770?
US5 lists 5 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 5 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 68770 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 68770 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher28.0%
High school30.3%
Less than HS8.0%
School districtAllen Consolidated Schools