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Overland CDP, NE

ZIP 68854 — 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 68854

K-12 nearby
6
Public
5
Private
1
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 68854 (Overland, NE) is associated with High Plains Community Schools (LEA 3100123) 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 6 K-12 schools (5 public, 1 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.1 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 Central Community College about 21.0 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
High Plains Community Schools
LEA ID
3100123
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (20)

  • Central Community College21.0 miles (33.8 km)2yr-public
  • York University24.1 miles (38.8 km)4yr-private
  • Hastings College34.9 miles (56.2 km)4yr-private
  • Concordia University-Nebraska48.1 miles (77.4 km)4yr-private
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney61.1 miles (98.4 km)4yr-public
  • Doane University61.1 miles (98.4 km)4yr-private
  • College of Hair Design-Downtown69.1 miles (111.2 km)2yr-private
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln69.3 miles (111.5 km)4yr-public
  • University of Nebraska-Central Administration System Office70.9 miles (114.2 km)4yr-public
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University71.7 miles (115.3 km)4yr-private
  • Bryan College of Health Sciences72.1 miles (116.0 km)4yr-private
  • Union Adventist University72.4 miles (116.6 km)4yr-private
Show all 20 colleges & universities
  • Joseph's College Cosmetology73.1 miles (117.6 km)2yr-private
  • Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics73.2 miles (117.9 km)2yr-private
  • Myotherapy Institute74.1 miles (119.3 km)2yr-private
  • Southeast Community College Area74.3 miles (119.6 km)2yr-public
  • College of Hair Design-East Campus75.9 miles (122.2 km)2yr-private
  • Northeast Community College78.3 miles (126.0 km)2yr-public
  • Midland University84.0 miles (135.3 km)4yr-private
  • Wayne State College99.2 miles (159.6 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
CENTRAL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOLpublic——6.4 miles (10.3 km)
CENTRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOLpublic——6.5 miles (10.5 km)
CENTRAL CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——7.2 miles (11.6 km)
NEBRASKA CHRISTAIN SCHOOLSprivate——8.1 miles (13.0 km)
AURORA HIGH SCHOOLpublic——9.9 miles (15.9 km)
AURORA MIDDLE SCHOOLpublic——9.9 miles (16.0 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 68854

What school district is ZIP code 68854 in?
ZIP 68854 (Overland, NE) maps to High Plains Community Schools (LEA ID 3100123) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 68854?
US5 lists 6 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 5 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 68854 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 68854 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher32.3%
High school32.3%
Less than HS5.1%
School districtHigh Plains Community Schools