Deshler Public Schools, Nebraska

Deshler Public Schools is a unified school district in Thayer County and Nuckolls County, Nebraska, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 1,356 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 161 sq mi (418 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,356 ± 143
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Thayer County72% of the district’s landNuckolls County28% of the district’s land
Land area
161 sq mi (418 km²)
Median household income
$77,723 ± $9,348
Median home value
$104,400 ± $29,709
Water area
0.23 sq mi (0.59 km²)
State
Nebraska
Census code (GEOID)
3105910
Coordinates (central point)
40.143697, -97.773975

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 Deshler Public Schools, largest first

  1. Deshler Precinct974 people
  2. Deshler (city)729 people
  3. Spring Creek Precinct256 people
  4. Ruskin (village)149 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. Thayer Central Community Schools11 mi east
  2. Bruning-Davenport Unified School System13 mi northeast
  3. Lawrence-Nelson Public Schools20 mi west
  4. Superior Public Schools22 mi west

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

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