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Central City Public Schools, Nebraska

Central City Public Schools is a unified school district in Merrick County and Hamilton County, Nebraska, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 4,671 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 234 sq mi (607 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
4,671 ± 206
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Merrick County94% of the district’s landHamilton County6% of the district’s land
Land area
234 sq mi (607 km²)
Median household income
$77,619 ± $10,895
Median home value
$189,300 ± $16,765
Water area
3.7 sq mi (9.58 km²)
State
Nebraska
Census code (GEOID)
3104920
Coordinates (central point)
41.140184, -98.068908
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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 Central City Public Schools, largest first

  1. Central City (city)3,061 people
  2. Lone Tree Township590 people
  3. Prairie Creek Township249 people
  4. Mead Township191 people
  5. Overland (CDP)182 people
  6. Midland Township181 people
  7. Archer (CDP)53 people
  8. Central Township47 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. Palmer Public Schools12 mi northwest
  2. High Plains Community Schools12 mi east
  3. Fullerton Public Schools17 mi north
  4. Aurora Public Schools18 mi south
  5. Northwest Public Schools18 mi southwest
  6. Hampton Public Schools19 mi southeast

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

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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 Central City Public Schools before you rely on it.

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