Omaha Public Schools, Nebraska

Omaha Public Schools is a unified school district in Douglas County and Sarpy County, Nebraska, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 373,060 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 130 sq mi (337 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
373,060 ± 3,181
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Douglas County93% of the district’s landSarpy County7% of the district’s land
Land area
130 sq mi (337 km²)
Median household income
$67,601 ± $1,307
Median home value
$221,900 ± $2,633
Water area
3.69 sq mi (9.56 km²)
State
Nebraska
Census code (GEOID)
3174820
Coordinates (central point)
41.290006, -96.013142

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 Omaha Public Schools, largest first

  1. Omaha (city)488,837 people
  2. Union Precinct10,920 people
  3. Gilmore II Precinct3,562 people
  4. Florence Precinct1,577 people
  5. Highland I Precinct0 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. Westside Community Schools3.8 mi southwest
  2. Ralston Public Schools5.9 mi south
  3. Council Bluffs Community School District, Iowa7.8 mi east
  4. Millard Public Schools9.0 mi southwest
  5. Papillion-La Vista Community Schools9.5 mi south
  6. Fort Calhoun Community Schools9.8 mi north
  7. Bennington Public Schools10 mi northwest
  8. Elkhorn Public Schools11 mi west
  9. Bellevue Public Schools13 mi southeast
  10. Lewis Central Community School District, Iowa13 mi southeast
  11. Blair Community Schools19 mi northwest

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

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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