For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 218 students in Chase County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Chase County, NE are Chase County Elementary 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 preschool have an average math proficiency score of 92% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Chase County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools 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 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Chase County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Chase County, NE include Chase County Elementary School and Wauneta-palisade Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chase County?
1 public preschools are located in Chase County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chase County?
Chase County public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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