Arnold Public Schools, Nebraska

Arnold Public Schools is a unified school district in Custer County, Logan County, and Lincoln County, Nebraska, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 1,264 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 472 sq mi (1,222 km²) of land.

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Arnold Public Schools in Nebraska
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,264 ± 172
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Custer County64% of the district’s landLogan County19% of the district’s landLincoln County17% of the district’s land
Land area
472 sq mi (1,222 km²)
Median household income
$71,364 ± $9,989
Median home value
$160,200 ± $10,451
Water area
0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²)
State
Nebraska
Census code (GEOID)
3100073
Coordinates (central point)
41.433160, -100.206128

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 Arnold Public Schools, largest first

  1. Arnold Township1,091 people
  2. Arnold (village)945 people
  3. Elim Township85 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. Stapleton Public Schools21 mi west
  2. Callaway Public Schools21 mi southeast
  3. Anselmo-Merna Public Schools21 mi northeast
  4. Brady Public Schools29 mi south
  5. Maxwell Public Schools29 mi southwest
  6. Gothenburg Public Schools30 mi south
  7. Sandhills Public Schools33 mi north

These share a boundary with Arnold Public Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

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 Arnold Public Schools before you rely on it.

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