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5 schools in Chadron

Nebraska · Public K-12

In Chadron, public K-12 schools number 5 and serve approximately 907 students across 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in Chadron

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
907
-109 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
76%
was 74%
% Hispanic
6%
was 5%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
CHADRON INTERMEDIATEElementary03-04112
CHADRON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle05-08295
CHADRON PRIMARYElementaryPK-02221
CHADRON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh09-12242
PINE RIDGE JOB CORPSHigh10-1237

About Chadron

Chadron, Nebraska is home to 5 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 907 students. By school count, it is a rural-scale city.

On the school-mix side, the city comprises 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Average school size in Chadron is around 181 students, 44% meaningfully below the Nebraska average of about 324.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 11%: 1,016 students in SY 2017-18 versus 907 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the Asian share of enrollment shrank from 5% to 1%.

On this page, the community for Chadron discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Chadron, Nebraska?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Chadron, with a combined enrollment of about 907.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Chadron?
Chadron has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Chadron?
CHADRON MIDDLE SCHOOL is the largest public school in Chadron by enrollment, with approximately 295 students.
What school districts serve Chadron?
Chadron is served by 2 public school districts, including CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PINE RIDGE JOB CORPS.
What grade levels do public schools in Chadron cover?
Public schools in Chadron serve students from pre-K through grade 12.