For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,207 students in 68602, NE.
The top ranked public middle school in 68602, NE is Columbus Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 68602 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 68602, NE have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68602, NE Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 26th St
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7060
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7060
Gr: 5-8 | 1,207 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 68602, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in 68602, NE include Columbus Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 68602?
1 public middle schools are located in 68602.
What is the racial composition of students in 68602?
68602 public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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