For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 754 students in Chase County, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Chase County, NE are Chase County Elementary School, Wauneta Palisade Middle School and Wauneta-palisade Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chase County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Chase County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chase County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chase County Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
520 E 9th St
Imperial, NE 69033
(308) 882-4228
Imperial, NE 69033
(308) 882-4228
Gr: PK-4 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Wauneta Palisade Middle School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
214 W Wichita St
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5650
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5650
Gr: 6-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Wauneta-palisade Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
214 West Wichita Street
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 285-3232
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 285-3232
Gr: PK-5 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Chase County High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
520 E 9th St
Imperial, NE 69033
(308) 882-4304
Imperial, NE 69033
(308) 882-4304
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Chase County Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 East 9th Street
Imperial, NE 69033
(308) 882-4304
Imperial, NE 69033
(308) 882-4304
Gr: 5-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Wauneta-palisade High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
214 W Wichita
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5650
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5650
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Chase County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Chase County, NE include Chase County Elementary School, Wauneta Palisade Middle School and Wauneta-palisade Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chase County?
5 public schools are located in Chase County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chase County?
Chase County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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