For the 2025 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, Chase County High School and Wauneta Palisade Middle 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 61% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), 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 10% 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 Public Schools in Chase County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chase County Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
520 E 9th St
Imperial, NE 69033
(308) 882-4228
Imperial, NE 69033
(308) 882-4228
Grades: PK-4
| 218 students
Rank: #22.
Chase County High School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 219 students
Rank: #33.
Wauneta Palisade Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
214 W Wichita St
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5650
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5650
Grades: 6-8
| 51 students
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
Grades: 5-8
| 197 students
Rank: #55.
Wauneta-palisade High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
214 W Wichita
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5650
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5650
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
Chase County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
265 Broadway Box 2
Champion, NE 69023
(308) 882-5789
Champion, NE 69023
(308) 882-5789
Grades: PK-8
| 14 students
120 Washika St
Champion, NE 69023
(308) 882-2111
Champion, NE 69023
(308) 882-2111
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
214 W Wichita Box 368
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5700
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5700
Grades: K-6
| 52 students
214 West Wichita
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5700
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5700
Grades: PK-2
| 45 students
Wellington School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
1000 Wellington
Imperial, NE 69033
(308) 882-5211
Imperial, NE 69033
(308) 882-5211
Grades: PK-12
| 10 students
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, Chase County High School and Wauneta Palisade Middle 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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