📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Columbus, NE · Platte County

Columbus Public Schools

Grades Pre-K – 12th · 4,111 students · 9 schools · 2 zip codes

2
out of 10 Rating Poor
State reading & math proficiency · 18th percentile among Nebraska districts. Ranked within Nebraska only — not comparable across states.
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School District · Nebraska
Columbus Public Schools
📍 Columbus, NE · Platte County · NCES LEAID 3105340
2/10
Rating
4,111
Students
9
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
2
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Phone
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District Mailing Address
2508 27TH ST PO BOX 947, COLUMBUS, NE 68602
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Enrollment
4,111 students
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Schools
9
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
3105340
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Columbus Public Schools2 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
68601ColumbusPlatte CountyNE
68634DuncanPlatte CountyNE
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Columbus Public Schools?
Columbus Public Schools serves 2 zip codes: 68601, 68634. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Columbus Public Schools rated?
Columbus Public Schools has an overall rating of 2 out of 10 (Poor), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 18th percentile among Nebraska school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Nebraska only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Columbus Public Schools?
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 4,111 students across 9 schools for Columbus Public Schools.
What grades does Columbus Public Schools serve?
Columbus Public Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Columbus Public Schools?
You can reach Columbus Public Schools by phone at (402)563-7000 or by mail at 2508 27TH ST PO BOX 947, COLUMBUS, NE 68602. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About Columbus Public Schools

Columbus Public Schools is a public school district serving 2 zip codes in Nebraska, primarily in Platte County. It carries an overall rating of 2/10 (Poor), the 18th percentile among Nebraska districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Nebraska districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (402)563-7000 before making a housing decision.