Garden County Schools, Nebraska

Garden County Schools is a unified school district in Garden County and Morrill County, Nebraska, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 1,722 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 1,774 sq mi (4,595 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,722 ± 160
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Garden County92% of the district’s landMorrill County8% of the district’s land
Land area
1,774 sq mi (4,595 km²)
Median household income
$42,112 ± $6,741
Median home value
$111,600 ± $17,562
Water area
26.9 sq mi (69.6 km²)
State
Nebraska
Census code (GEOID)
3170800
Coordinates (central point)
41.607947, -102.397259

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 Garden County Schools, largest first

  1. Oshkosh (city)807 people
  2. Lost Creek Precinct756 people
  3. Blue Creek Precinct513 people
  4. Oshkosh No. 1 Precinct438 people
  5. Lewellen (village)207 people
  6. Lisco Precinct54 people
  7. Lisco (CDP)18 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. Bridgeport Public Schools32 mi west
  2. Leyton Public Schools32 mi southwest
  3. Creek Valley Schools33 mi south
  4. Arthur County Schools37 mi east
  5. South Platte Public Schools39 mi southeast
  6. Alliance Public Schools39 mi northwest
  7. Hyannis Area Schools43 mi northeast
  8. Ogallala Public Schools45 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Garden County 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 Garden County Schools before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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