Anselmo-Merna Public Schools, Nebraska

Anselmo-Merna Public Schools is a unified school district in Custer County and Blaine County, Nebraska, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 1,191 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 491 sq mi (1,272 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,191 ± 151
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Custer County93% of the district’s landBlaine County7% of the district’s land
Land area
491 sq mi (1,272 km²)
Median household income
$72,941 ± $13,163
Median home value
$233,300 ± $63,422
Water area
0.59 sq mi (1.54 km²)
State
Nebraska
Census code (GEOID)
3100010
Coordinates (central point)
41.588224, -99.851819

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 Anselmo-Merna Public Schools, largest first

  1. Kilfoil Township669 people
  2. Merna (village)383 people
  3. Victoria Township282 people
  4. Cliff Township180 people
  5. Anselmo (village)93 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

  1. Arnold Public Schools21 mi southwest
  2. Sargent Public Schools21 mi east
  3. Broken Bow Public Schools22 mi southeast
  4. Sandhills Public Schools23 mi northwest
  5. Callaway Public Schools26 mi south
  6. Loup County Public Schools29 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Anselmo-Merna Public Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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