Centura Public Schools, Nebraska

Centura Public Schools is a unified school district in 4 counties, Nebraska, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 2,480 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 214 sq mi (555 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
2,480 ± 333
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Howard County57% of the district’s landHall County32% of the district’s landBuffalo County7% of the district’s landSherman County3% of the district’s land
Land area
214 sq mi (555 km²)
Median household income
$78,214 ± $8,325
Median home value
$204,700 ± $20,561
Water area
2.28 sq mi (5.9 km²)
State
Nebraska
Census code (GEOID)
3162950
Coordinates (central point)
41.051759, -98.687910

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 Centura Public Schools, largest first

  1. Cairo (village)1,035 people
  2. South Loup Township831 people
  3. Mayfield Township642 people
  4. Dannebrog Precinct586 people
  5. Loup Fork Precinct346 people
  6. Dannebrog (village)235 people
  7. Howard City (Boelus) (village)186 people
  8. Cleveland Precinct116 people
  9. Kelso Precinct47 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. Ravenna Public Schools13 mi west
  2. Wood River Rural Schools15 mi southeast
  3. Shelton Public Schools17 mi south
  4. St. Paul Public Schools17 mi northeast
  5. Northwest Public Schools18 mi east
  6. Elba Public Schools19 mi north
  7. Loup City Public Schools20 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Centura 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 Centura Public Schools before you rely on it.

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