Platte County Public Schools
Platte County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
18
public schools
Total Enrollment
5,382
students
School Districts
4
districts
How to use the Platte County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Nebraska; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Platte County has 4 district entries. COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 9 schools.
School records are spread across 4 listed communities. COLUMBUS has the most listed schools, with 14 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 8 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
18
in Platte County
Reported Enrollment
5,382
18 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Platte County
COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
HUMPHREY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 07
18 Public Schools in Platte County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 18 of 18 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | COLUMBUS, 68602Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,273 |
| COLUMBUS MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | COLUMBUS, 68602Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 1,174 |
| CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | COLUMBUS, 68602Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 413 |
| LOST CREEK ELEMENTARY SCH | Listed only | COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | COLUMBUS, 68602Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 356 |
| SHELL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | COLUMBUS, 68601Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 338 |
| NORTH PARK ELEMENTARY | Listed only | COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | COLUMBUS, 68602Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 331 |
| LAKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | COLUMBUS, 68601Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 311 |
| EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | COLUMBUS, 68602Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 281 |
| WEST PARK ELEMENTARY | Listed only | COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | COLUMBUS, 68602Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 262 |
| HUMPHREY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | HUMPHREY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | HUMPHREY, 68642Rural: Remote | PK–9 | Other | 159 |
| PLATTE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | PLATTE CENTER, 68653Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 156 |
| HUMPHREY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | HUMPHREY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | HUMPHREY, 68642Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 148 |
| LAKEVIEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | COLUMBUS, 68601Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 147 |
| PATHWAYS BEYOND/EARLY STEPS TO SUCCESS BUILDING | Listed only | COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | COLUMBUS, 68602Town: Remote | PK | Other | 21 |
| LINDSAY ATTENDANCE CENTER | Listed only | HUMPHREY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LINDSAY, 68644Rural: Remote | PK–KG | Primary | 12 |
| ESU 7 CENTER | Listed only | EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 07 | COLUMBUS, 68601Town: Remote | 8–11 | Alternative | 0 |
| ESU 7 LEARNING ACADEMY | Listed only | EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 07 | COLUMBUS, 68601Town: Remote | PK–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| KRAMER EDUCATION CENTER | Listed only | COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | COLUMBUS, 68602Town: Remote | PK | Other | 0 |
COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL
COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
COLUMBUS, 68602 / Rural: Fringe
COLUMBUS MIDDLE SCHOOL
COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
COLUMBUS, 68602 / Town: Remote
CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
COLUMBUS, 68602 / Town: Remote
LOST CREEK ELEMENTARY SCH
COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
COLUMBUS, 68602 / Town: Remote
SHELL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
COLUMBUS, 68601 / Rural: Distant
NORTH PARK ELEMENTARY
COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
COLUMBUS, 68602 / Town: Remote
LAKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
COLUMBUS, 68601 / Rural: Distant
EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
COLUMBUS, 68602 / Town: Remote
WEST PARK ELEMENTARY
COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
COLUMBUS, 68602 / Town: Remote
HUMPHREY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HUMPHREY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HUMPHREY, 68642 / Rural: Remote
PLATTE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
PLATTE CENTER, 68653 / Rural: Distant
HUMPHREY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL
HUMPHREY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HUMPHREY, 68642 / Rural: Remote
LAKEVIEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
COLUMBUS, 68601 / Rural: Distant
PATHWAYS BEYOND/EARLY STEPS TO SUCCESS BUILDING
COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
COLUMBUS, 68602 / Town: Remote
LINDSAY ATTENDANCE CENTER
HUMPHREY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LINDSAY, 68644 / Rural: Remote
ESU 7 CENTER
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 07
COLUMBUS, 68601 / Town: Remote
ESU 7 LEARNING ACADEMY
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 07
COLUMBUS, 68601 / Town: Remote
KRAMER EDUCATION CENTER
COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
COLUMBUS, 68602 / Town: Remote
Platte County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Platte County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Nebraska. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Platte County public school directory?
The directory lists 18 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Platte County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Platte County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Platte County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Platte County?
Start with the 4 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.