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9 schools in COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Nebraska · 4,171 students · 1 city

Across 9 public schools, COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS (Nebraska) serves approximately 4,171 K-12 students across 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,171
+243 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
+1 (+13%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
42%
was 55%
% Hispanic
54%
was 41%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOLColumbusHigh09-121,337
COLUMBUS MIDDLE SCHOOLColumbusMiddle05-081,166
CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLColumbusElementaryPK-04353
LOST CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHColumbusElementaryPK-04318
NORTH PARK ELEMENTARYColumbusElementaryPK-04304
EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLColumbusElementaryPK-04286
WEST PARK ELEMENTARYColumbusElementaryPK-04215
KRAMER EDUCATION CENTERColumbusElementaryPK-PK170
PATHWAYS BEYOND/EARLY STEPS TO SUCCESS BUILDINGColumbusElementaryPK-PK22

About COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a compact Nebraska school district running 9 campuses with combined enrollment near 4,171.

On the school-mix side, COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS comprises 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS runs about 463 students per campus, 43% above the state mean of roughly 324.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment rose 6%: 3,928 students in SY 2017-18 versus 4,171 in SY 2024-25. COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS now counts 9 public schools, up from 8 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 55% to 42%.

On this page, the community for COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS operates 9 public K-12 schools in Nebraska, serving approximately 4,171 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS includes 7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school in COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL is the largest public school in COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS by enrollment, with approximately 1,337 students.
What grade levels does COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 9 campuses.