Mitchell Public Schools, Nebraska

Mitchell Public Schools is a unified school district in Scotts Bluff County and Sioux County, Nebraska, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 3,324 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 145 sq mi (375 km²) of land.

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Mitchell Public Schools in Nebraska
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,324 ± 324
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Scotts Bluff County55% of the district’s landSioux County45% of the district’s land
Land area
145 sq mi (375 km²)
Median household income
$66,964 ± $12,095
Median home value
$182,000 ± $15,564
Water area
0.17 sq mi (0.44 km²)
State
Nebraska
Census code (GEOID)
3173890
Coordinates (central point)
41.993732, -103.784356

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 Mitchell Public Schools, largest first

  1. Mitchell (city)1,962 people
  2. Fanning Precinct809 people
  3. Mitchell Precinct400 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. Morrill Public Schools12 mi southwest
  2. Scottsbluff Public Schools14 mi southeast
  3. Gering Public Schools16 mi south
  4. Sioux County Public Schools37 mi north

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

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