Bayard Public Schools, Nebraska

Bayard Public Schools is a unified school district in Morrill County, Scotts Bluff County, and Banner County, Nebraska, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 2,491 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 263 sq mi (681 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
2,491 ± 280
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Morrill County78% of the district’s landScotts Bluff County15% of the district’s landBanner County7% of the district’s land
Land area
263 sq mi (681 km²)
Median household income
$61,518 ± $13,853
Median home value
$124,900 ± $20,298
Water area
0.33 sq mi (0.85 km²)
State
Nebraska
Census code (GEOID)
3100090
Coordinates (central point)
41.793793, -103.310196

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 Bayard Public Schools, largest first

  1. Bayard (city)1,531 people
  2. East Bayard Precinct1,303 people
  3. West Bayard Precinct854 people
  4. McGrew (village)67 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. Minatare Public Schools8.3 mi west
  2. Scottsbluff Public Schools14 mi northwest
  3. Bridgeport Public Schools17 mi east
  4. Gering Public Schools19 mi west
  5. Banner County Public Schools27 mi southwest
  6. Alliance Public Schools32 mi northeast
  7. Hemingford Public Schools41 mi north

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

Before using this answer for enrollment

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