Norfolk Public Schools, Nebraska

Norfolk Public Schools is a unified school district in 4 counties, Nebraska, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 30,612 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 142 sq mi (368 km²) of land.

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Norfolk Public Schools in Nebraska
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
30,612 ± 455
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Madison County44% of the district’s landStanton County28% of the district’s landWayne County20% of the district’s landPierce County8% of the district’s land
Land area
142 sq mi (368 km²)
Median household income
$61,612 ± $5,194
Median home value
$212,600 ± $9,470
Water area
1.47 sq mi (3.81 km²)
State
Nebraska
Census code (GEOID)
3174430
Coordinates (central point)
42.055532, -97.376708

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 Norfolk Public Schools, largest first

  1. Norfolk (city)26,054 people
  2. SBW Precinct2,077 people
  3. Woodland Park (CDP)1,657 people
  4. Norfolk Precinct811 people
  5. Hoskins Precinct687 people
  6. Hoskins (village)250 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. Stanton Community Schools12 mi southeast
  2. Winside Public Schools12 mi northeast
  3. Pierce Public Schools13 mi northwest
  4. Battle Creek Public Schools13 mi southwest
  5. Madison Public Schools17 mi south

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

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