For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,007 students in Chadron, NE (there are , serving 42 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Chadron, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Chadron, NE are Chadron Senior High School, Chadron Middle School and Pine Ridge Job Corps. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chadron, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Chadron have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Chadron, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chadron Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Cedar
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0707
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0707
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
Chadron Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
551 E 6th St
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0708
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0708
Grades: 5-8
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
Pine Ridge Job Corps
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15710 Hwy 385
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-8650
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-8650
Grades: 10-12
| 36 students
Rank: #44.
Chadron Intermediate
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 W Norfolk
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0717
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0717
Grades: 3-4
| 121 students
Chadron, Nebraska ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
60 Alpha Rd
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-3824
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-3824
Grades: PK-8
| 29 students
91 Prairie Home Rd
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-5243
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-5243
Grades: PK-8
| 40 students
91 Prairie Home Rd
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-5243
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-5243
Grades: PK-8
| 43 students
1220 Table Center Rd
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-4314
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-4314
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
5240 Hwy 20
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-3717
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-3717
Grades: PK-8
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chadron, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Chadron, NE include Chadron Senior High School, Chadron Middle School and Pine Ridge Job Corps.
How many public schools are located in Chadron?
5 public schools are located in Chadron.
What percentage of students in Chadron go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Chadron are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chadron?
Chadron public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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