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Palmer Public Schools, Nebraska

Palmer Public Schools is a unified school district in Merrick County, Nance County, and Howard County, Nebraska, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 904 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 140 sq mi (362 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
904 ± 169
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Merrick County48% of the district’s landNance County34% of the district’s landHoward County18% of the district’s land
Land area
140 sq mi (362 km²)
Median household income
$78,370 ± $7,806
Median home value
$164,600 ± $31,394
Water area
1.63 sq mi (4.22 km²)
State
Nebraska
Census code (GEOID)
3100089
Coordinates (central point)
41.254831, -98.246363
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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 Palmer Public Schools, largest first

  1. Loup Township614 people
  2. Palmer (village)403 people
  3. Cottonwood Township61 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. St. Paul Public Schools12 mi west
  2. Central City Public Schools12 mi southeast
  3. Fullerton Public Schools14 mi northeast
  4. Northwest Public Schools19 mi south
  5. Central Valley Public Schools24 mi northwest
  6. Riverside Public Schools24 mi north

These share a boundary with Palmer Public Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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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 Palmer Public Schools before you rely on it.

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