Schools in Columbus, Nebraska (2025)

12 schools · 5,040 students · 12 public · median Enrollment 318.

Columbus, in Nebraska, has 12 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 5,040 students. By level there are 6 elementary, 2 high, 2 middle, 2 other; by sector 12 public.

The median Enrollment across Columbus's schools is 318, above the Nebraska median of 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

10 of the 12 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Shell Creek Elementary School (73.9, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Centennial Elementary School (68.4, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and Lost Creek Elementary Sch (62.5, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.

The largest schools are Columbus High School (1,337 students), Columbus Middle School (1,166 students), Shell Creek Elementary School (373 students).

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Ranked schools in Columbus

Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Nebraska.

#	School	Sector	Success Index (US)	Key result	Students
1	Shell Creek Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	73.9 Top 25%	67% Math proficiency	373
2	Centennial Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–4	Public	68.4 Top 25%	62% Math proficiency	353
3	Lost Creek Elementary Sch Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–4	Public	62.5 Top 50%	52% Math proficiency	318
4	North Park Elementary Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–4	Public	54.9 Top 50%	52% Math proficiency	304
5	Lakeview High School Columbus · High · Grades 9–12	Public	54.7 Top 50%	47% Math proficiency	344
6	Lakeview Junior High School Columbus · Middle · Grades 7–8	Public	54.3 Top 50%	52% Math proficiency	152
7	West Park Elementary Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–4	Public	53.7 Top 50%	47% Math proficiency	215
8	Columbus Middle School Columbus · Middle · Grades 5–8	Public	44.7 Lower 50%	47% Math proficiency	1,166
9	Columbus High School Columbus · High · Grades 9–12	Public	44.0 Lower 50%	49% Math proficiency	1,337
10	Emerson Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–4	Public	39.7 Lower 50%	52% Math proficiency	286

Other schools in Columbus

Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.

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Kramer Education Center

Columbus · Public other · Grades PK–PK

170 students

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Pathways Beyond/Early Steps To Success Building

Columbus · Public other · Grades PK–PK

22 students

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Columbus?

Shell Creek Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Columbus with a Success Index (US) of 73.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).

How many schools are in Columbus?

Columbus has 12 schools (6 elementary, 2 high, 2 middle, 2 other) educating 5,040 students in 2025.

What is the typical Enrollment in Columbus?

The median Enrollment across schools in Columbus is 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.