Columbus Public Schools, Nebraska
Columbus Public Schools is a unified school district in Platte County, Nebraska, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 26,081 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 59.7 sq mi (155 km²) of land.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 26,081 ± 549
- Grades
- Pre-K to 12
- Type
- Unified school district
- County
- Platte County
- Land area
- 59.7 sq mi (155 km²)
- Median household income
- $66,931 ± $5,271
- Median home value
- $213,700 ± $8,909
- Water area
- 4.18 sq mi (10.8 km²)
- State
- Nebraska
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3105340
- Coordinates (central point)
- 41.400203, -97.453563
These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Towns, townships and communities in Columbus Public Schools, largest first
- Columbus (city)24,488 people
- Butler Township639 people
- Duncan (village)612 people
A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.
Bordering unified school districts, nearest first
- Lakeview Community Schools9.3 mi north
- Shelby-Rising City Public Schools13 mi south
- Twin River Public Schools13 mi west
- Osceola Public Schools13 mi southwest
- David City Public Schools18 mi southeast
These share a boundary with Columbus Public Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.
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A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Columbus Public Schools before you rely on it.
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