Best Public Schools in Columbus, NE

The city of Columbus, Nebraska is home to 11 schools across two school districts - Columbus Public Schools and Lakeview Community Schools. The data reveals stark contrasts in educational quality and resources between the two districts, with the Lakeview schools consistently outperforming the Columbus Public schools on key metrics like test scores, free/reduced lunch rates, and student-teacher ratios.

The standout schools in the area are Shell Creek Elementary School and Lakeview High School, both part of the Lakeview Community Schools district. Shell Creek Elementary is ranked 135th out of 459 Nebraska elementary schools and boasts high test scores and a low free/reduced lunch rate. Lakeview High School is ranked 74th out of 215 Nebraska high schools and outperforms the state average on ACT tests.

While the Columbus Public Schools district generally underperforms the state averages, a few of their elementary schools like Centennial Elementary, North Park Elementary, and West Park Elementary stand out with relatively stronger test scores and student-teacher ratios. Understanding the factors behind the success of these schools could provide insights for improving the district as a whole.