Find your Nebraska school district in seconds, or explore all 245 school districts, 1,116 public schools, and 174 private schools on one interactive map. Every district boundary is loaded live from the NCES EDGE database for the 2024-2025 school year — so the numbers on this page match what the U.S. Department of Education is using.
Nebraska school districts at a glance
For 2024-25, Nebraska has 245 geographically bounded school districts covering roughly 198,951 km². Of these, 245 are unified PK-12 districts, 0 are elementary-only, and 0 administrative. Together they operate 1,116 public schools; a further 174 private schools serve Nebraska students outside the public system.
| School districts with boundaries | 245 |
|---|---|
| …unified PK-12 districts | 245 |
| Public schools | 1,116 |
| Private schools | 174 |
| Total K-12 schools | 1,290 |
| Total land area covered | 198,951 km² |
| Data vintage | NCES EDGE, school year 2024-2025 |
The largest Nebraska school districts by enrollment footprint
The districts below run the most public schools in Nebraska. Omaha Public Schools is the largest with 113 schools.
| District | Public schools | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha Public Schools | 113 | PK-12 |
| Lincoln Public Schools | 78 | PK-12 |
| Millard Public Schools | 36 | PK-12 |
| Grand Island Public Schools | 24 | PK-12 |
| Papillion-La Vista Community Schools | 22 | PK-12 |
| Bellevue Public Schools | 21 | PK-12 |
| Elkhorn Public Schools | 20 | PK-12 |
| Kearney Public Schools | 15 | PK-12 |
| Fremont Public Schools | 14 | PK-12 |
| Westside Community Schools | 14 | PK-12 |
Largest Nebraska school districts by land area
By geographic footprint, these Nebraska districts cover the largest areas. Rural districts often cover thousands of square kilometres with only one or two schools.
| District | Land area | Public schools |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine Community Schools | 9,109 km² | 5 |
| Gordon-Rushville Public Schools | 5,750 km² | 4 |
| Sioux County Public Schools | 5,105 km² | 4 |
| Garden County Schools | 4,595 km² | 2 |
| Hyannis Area Schools | 4,036 km² | 2 |
| Mullen Public Schools | 3,675 km² | 3 |
| Ainsworth Community Schools | 3,029 km² | 4 |
| Dundy County Stratton Public Schools | 2,616 km² | 2 |
| Rock County Public Schools | 2,610 km² | 2 |
| Hemingford Public Schools | 2,536 km² | 2 |
Top Nebraska counties by public school count
Schools are concentrated in Nebraska’s most populous counties. The ten below host the largest share of public schools in the state.
| County | Public schools |
|---|---|
| Douglas County | 207 |
| Lancaster County | 97 |
| Sarpy County | 76 |
| Hall County | 32 |
| Scotts Bluff County | 31 |
| Buffalo County | 28 |
| Madison County | 23 |
| Lincoln County | 22 |
| Dodge County | 22 |
| Dawson County | 19 |
How to use the Nebraska school district map
- Search by address — type any Nebraska address, city, or ZIP code. The map drops a pin, zooms in, and highlights the district boundary that contains it.
- Use my location — browser geolocation centres the map on you and tells you which district you’re inside.
- Click any district to see its name, grade range, land area, public-school count, and NCES LEAID (the official federal identifier).
- Show public schools or Show private schools — toggle clusters of individual school locations on and off. Click any cluster to drill down; click any school for details.
- Share-link support — pan or zoom the map and the URL updates automatically. Copy-paste the URL to share the exact view with someone else.
Frequently asked questions about Nebraska school districts
How many school districts are there in Nebraska?
NCES EDGE maps 245 Nebraska school districts with geographic boundaries for the 2024-2025 school year. 245 are unified PK-12 districts, 0 are elementary-only, and 0 are administrative entities. The count does not include statewide charter LEAs, which NCES tracks separately but does not map geographically.
What is the biggest school district in Nebraska?
By number of schools, Omaha Public Schools is the largest in Nebraska with 113 public schools. By land area, Valentine Community Schools covers about 9,109 km² with 5 school(s).
How do I find out which school district my address is in (Nebraska)?
Type your address into the search box on the map above and press Find my district. The map drops a pin and highlights the district boundary that contains your address — the popup shows the district name, grade range, and public-school count. The match comes from a point-in-polygon query against the live NCES EDGE boundary service, so it reflects the current official geography.
Are charter schools included in this Nebraska map?
Brick-and-mortar charter school campuses appear as individual points when you toggle on “Show public schools” — they are counted in the 1,116 public school total. However, statewide charter LEAs do not have a single geographic boundary, so they are not shaded on the choropleth. If a charter campus sits inside a district’s boundary, it will show as a point but the boundary reflects the standard district, not the charter.
What is an NCES LEAID?
The LEAID (Local Education Agency ID) is the 7-digit federal identifier that NCES assigns to every school district. Nebraska district LEAIDs all start with 31 (the state FIPS code). The NCES LEAID is what you’ll see used in federal data releases, the Common Core of Data, and Title I funding records.
How often is this Nebraska school district data updated?
The map pulls straight from the NCES EDGE FeatureServer, which NCES refreshes roughly once per school year after district boundary filings are reconciled with the U.S. Census Bureau’s TIGER/Line program. Boundary changes (annexations, splits, consolidations) show up in the next annual release. The current vintage is school year 2024-2025.
Explore school districts across the United States
This page is part of MapScaping’s US School District Finder — an interactive explorer covering every district in all 50 states plus DC. Visit the hub to search any US address, browse by state, or compare district structures across the country.
Data source: NCES EDGE (Education Demographic and Geographic Estimates) program, school year 2024-2025. Boundaries, school counts, and grade ranges on this page are pulled live from the official NCES FeatureServer and reflect the most recent federal release.





























