For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 812 students in Dawes County, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dawes County, NE are Chadron Middle School, Crawford Elementary School and Chadron Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawes County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dawes County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dawes County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chadron Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
551 E 6th St
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0708
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0708
Gr: 5-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
908 5th St
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-1928
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-1928
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Chadron Intermediate
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 W Norfolk
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0717
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0717
Gr: 3-4 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
732 Ann St
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0710
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0710
Gr: PK-2 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Dawes County, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dawes County, NE include Chadron Middle School, Crawford Elementary School and Chadron Intermediate.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dawes County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Dawes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawes County?
Dawes County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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