Millard School District

Living in the Millard School District

Millard Public Schools takes its name from the old town of Millard, which stayed tiny for a long time. The district's own history says Millard had about 400 people until the late 1950s, became a second class city in 1960, and was annexed by Omaha in 1971. The school district never folded into Omaha's, though. That's why "Millard" still means something specific when people shop for a house.

Here's the part most buyers get wrong. A mailing address doesn't tell you the district. Millard homes carry Omaha addresses, some carry Elkhorn ones, and the district's own Keith Lutz Horizon High School has an Elkhorn mailing address. Plenty of Omaha addresses sit in other districts too. So we check the district on every house instead of trusting the ZIP code.

Neighborhoods and Areas in the District

In Douglas County, the district takes in parts of Omaha and Boys Town. It also crosses into Sarpy County, where it covers sections of Chalco and a small part of La Vista. If you want the wider picture first, our Millard homes for sale page is a good starting point.

Two neighborhood pages we've already built in the district are West Bay Woods, near 187th Street and F Street, and Mission Pines, just west of 168th Street. The district's school addresses run from Hitchcock Elementary on South 104th Street out to Reeder Elementary on Chandler Street west of 190th, which tells you how much ground it covers. You'll find a lot of different streets, lot sizes and housing ages inside one district name.

Schools

According to the district's schools directory, Millard has four high schools: Millard North, Millard South, Millard West and Keith Lutz Horizon High School. The six middle schools are Andersen, Beadle, Central, Kiewit, Millard North Middle and Russell. There are 25 elementary schools on top of that, so the elementary assignment is the one that changes most from street to street.

The district runs an online Millard school search where you can type in an address. Zoom in close, because the district notes that the pins are large and can look like they cross a boundary line. It also says some newer developments may not show up yet.

Things to Do

• Zorinsky Lake Park: a City of Omaha park at 156th and F Streets with a 255 acre lake, fishing, playgrounds, ballfields and a paved trail that's 7.4 miles around both lakes.
• Chalco Hills Recreation Area: the Papio-Missouri River NRD's park around Wehrspann Lake at 8901 S 154th Street, with miles of trails on the Sarpy County side.

Buying a Home in the Millard School District

Most people who search by district already have a school in mind. Good. Just confirm it for the exact address before you write an offer, and don't lean on the listing alone. Taxes also differ depending on whether the home is in Douglas or Sarpy County, and HOA rules vary by subdivision, so we pull the records for any house you're serious about. Selling a place first? Start with a free home valuation.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Millard School District

What areas does the Millard School District cover?

Millard Public Schools serves the southwest part of Omaha. In Douglas County it includes parts of Omaha and Boys Town, and in Sarpy County it covers sections of Chalco and a small part of La Vista.

How many high schools are in Millard Public Schools?

Four. They're Millard North High School, Millard South High School, Millard West High School and Keith Lutz Horizon High School. The district also has six middle schools and 25 elementary schools.

Does an Omaha or Elkhorn address mean a home is in Millard?

No. Mailing addresses and school districts don't line up neatly here. Millard homes can have Omaha or Elkhorn addresses, and other districts serve plenty of Omaha addresses too.

How do I check which Millard schools serve a home?

Use the district's online school search and zoom in on the address. Some newer developments may not be in the map yet, so we also check the county records and can call the district with you.

Is Millard its own city?

Not anymore. Millard was a small town until Omaha annexed it in 1971. The school district stayed independent, which is why the Millard name still shows up on so many home searches.

Work With the Houses in Omaha Team

Shopping for a home in the Millard School District? The Houses in Omaha Team can help you sort out boundaries and neighborhoods before you fall for a house. Call Trina at (402) 202-1319 or send us a message, and we'll help you plan your next step.