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Northwest Public Schools, Nebraska

Northwest Public Schools is a unified school district in Hall County, Merrick County, and Howard County, Nebraska, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 3,643 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 243 sq mi (629 km²) of land.

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Northwest Public Schools in Nebraska
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,643 ± 360
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Hall County55% of the district’s landMerrick County24% of the district’s landHoward County21% of the district’s land
Land area
243 sq mi (629 km²)
Median household income
$90,387 ± $10,639
Median home value
$256,100 ± $43,549
Water area
2.21 sq mi (5.73 km²)
State
Nebraska
Census code (GEOID)
3174580
Coordinates (central point)
40.987166, -98.355556
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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 Northwest Public Schools, largest first

  1. Washington Township1,585 people
  2. Vieregg Township983 people
  3. St. Libory Precinct842 people
  4. Chapman Township513 people
  5. Center Township462 people
  6. Lake Township353 people
  7. St. Libory (CDP)307 people
  8. Chapman (village)290 people
  9. Prairie Creek Township266 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. Grand Island Public Schools4.4 mi south
  2. Wood River Rural Schools15 mi southwest
  3. Aurora Public Schools17 mi southeast
  4. Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schools18 mi south
  5. Centura Public Schools18 mi west
  6. Central City Public Schools18 mi northeast
  7. St. Paul Public Schools19 mi north
  8. Palmer Public Schools19 mi north

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

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