For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 634 students in Imperial, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Imperial, NE are Chase County Elementary School, Chase County High School and Chase County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Imperial, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Imperial have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Imperial, NE (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.
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
Imperial, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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 Imperial, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Imperial, NE include Chase County Elementary School, Chase County High School and Chase County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Imperial?
3 public schools are located in Imperial.
What is the racial composition of students in Imperial?
Imperial public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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