For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 608 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 80% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Imperial have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Imperial, NE (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.
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 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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
Gr: 5-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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