Gibbon Public Schools, Nebraska

Gibbon Public Schools is a unified school district in Buffalo County and Kearney County, Nebraska, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 2,642 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 157 sq mi (407 km²) of land.

OmahaLincoln
Gibbon Public Schools in Nebraska
Kearney Public SchoolsKenesaw Public SchoolsShelton Public Schools
Gibbon Public Schools and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
2,642 ± 330
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Buffalo County85% of the district’s landKearney County15% of the district’s land
Land area
157 sq mi (407 km²)
Median household income
$75,577 ± $8,945
Median home value
$217,700 ± $21,417
Water area
2.35 sq mi (6.08 km²)
State
Nebraska
Census code (GEOID)
3170980
Coordinates (central point)
40.748525, -98.862695

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 Gibbon Public Schools, largest first

  1. Gibbon (city)1,763 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. Shelton Public Schools7.4 mi northeast
  2. Kearney Public Schools13 mi west
  3. Kenesaw Public Schools13 mi southeast
  4. Ravenna Public Schools18 mi north
  5. Pleasanton Public Schools19 mi northwest
  6. Minden Public Schools20 mi south

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

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

Find the school district where you are now or find your town or township.