For the 2026 school year, there are 5 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 Chase County High 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 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s 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 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
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 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
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 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
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 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Chase County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
214 W Wichita Box 368
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5700
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5700
Gr: K-6 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
214 West Wichita
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5700
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5700
Gr: PK-2 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Wellington School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
1000 Wellington
Imperial, NE 69033
(308) 882-5211
Imperial, NE 69033
(308) 882-5211
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 Chase County High 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 38% (majority Hispanic).
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