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Clarkson city, NE

ZIP 68629 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 68629

K-12 nearby
8
Public
6
Private
2
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 68629 (Clarkson, NE) is associated with Wisner-Pilger Public Schools (LEA 3100008) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 8 K-12 schools (6 public, 2 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 6.5 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Northeast Community College about 26.5 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Wisner-Pilger Public Schools
LEA ID
3100008
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (43)

  • Northeast Community College26.5 miles (42.6 km)2yr-public
  • Wayne State College36.6 miles (58.8 km)4yr-public
  • Midland University38.6 miles (62.2 km)4yr-private
  • Nebraska Indian Community College48.6 miles (78.3 km)4yr-public
  • Little Priest Tribal College49.3 miles (79.4 km)2yr-public
  • Concordia University-Nebraska55.6 miles (89.6 km)4yr-private
  • York University63.1 miles (101.6 km)4yr-private
  • Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City63.5 miles (102.2 km)2yr-private
  • CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology63.8 miles (102.6 km)4yr-private
  • Ricketts Great Books College64.0 miles (103.1 km)4yr-private
  • Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health64.3 miles (103.4 km)4yr-private
  • Capitol Beauty School64.8 miles (104.3 km)2yr-private
Show all 43 colleges & universities
  • Morningside University65.5 miles (105.4 km)4yr-private
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University65.8 miles (105.9 km)4yr-private
  • Universal College of Healing Arts66.0 miles (106.3 km)2yr-private
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln66.2 miles (106.6 km)4yr-public
  • University of Nebraska-Central Administration System Office66.3 miles (106.6 km)4yr-public
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College66.3 miles (106.7 km)2yr-public
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha66.3 miles (106.7 km)4yr-public
  • College of Saint Mary66.4 miles (106.8 km)4yr-private
  • Briar Cliff University66.4 miles (106.9 km)4yr-private
  • College of Hair Design-Downtown66.6 miles (107.2 km)2yr-private
  • St Luke's College66.7 miles (107.4 km)4yr-private
  • Xenon A Stephanie Moss Academy66.7 miles (107.4 km)2yr-private
  • Metropolitan Community College Area67.0 miles (107.9 km)2yr-public
  • Joseph's College Cosmetology67.8 miles (109.1 km)2yr-private
  • Clarkson College67.8 miles (109.2 km)4yr-private
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center68.0 miles (109.4 km)4yr-public
  • Southeast Community College Area68.2 miles (109.8 km)2yr-public
  • Myotherapy Institute68.4 miles (110.1 km)2yr-private
  • Bryan College of Health Sciences68.5 miles (110.2 km)4yr-private
  • Creighton University68.9 miles (110.9 km)4yr-private
  • Union Adventist University69.9 miles (112.5 km)4yr-private
  • Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics71.3 miles (114.8 km)2yr-private
  • College of Hair Design-East Campus73.7 miles (118.5 km)2yr-private
  • SOHO Hair Academy74.0 miles (119.0 km)2yr-private
  • Bellevue University74.2 miles (119.4 km)4yr-private
  • University of South Dakota74.4 miles (119.8 km)4yr-public
  • Iowa Western Community College75.7 miles (121.8 km)2yr-public
  • Doane University76.4 miles (122.9 km)4yr-private
  • Avera Sacred Heart Hospital80.9 miles (130.2 km)2yr-private
  • Mount Marty University81.0 miles (130.4 km)4yr-private
  • Central Community College86.2 miles (138.7 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

Grades
CLARKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——0.5 miles (0.7 km)
CLARKSON JR-SR HIGH SCHOOLpublic——0.5 miles (0.7 km)
LEIGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——5.6 miles (9.0 km)
LEIGH HIGH SCHOOLpublic——5.6 miles (9.0 km)
HOWELLS COMMUNITY CATHOLIC SCHOOLprivate——6.5 miles (10.4 km)
HOWELL'S COMMUNITY CATHOLICprivate——6.5 miles (10.4 km)
HOWELLS-DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/HOWELLSpublic——6.5 miles (10.5 km)
HOWELLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLpublic——6.5 miles (10.5 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 68629

What school district is ZIP code 68629 in?
ZIP 68629 (Clarkson, NE) maps to Wisner-Pilger Public Schools (LEA ID 3100008) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 68629?
US5 lists 8 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 6 public and 2 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 68629 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 68629 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher16.8%
High school37.4%
Less than HS5.0%
School districtWisner-Pilger Public Schools