Imperial is a great community offering excellent educational opportunities for all ages.
Preschools
Rainbow Promise Preschool
First United Methodist Church
420 Holland St.
Imperial, NE 69033
(308) 882-0039
Little Sunshine
Zion Lutheran Church
1305 Broadway St.
Imperial, NE 69033
(308) 883-0880
Little Love Bugs
933 Grant St.
Imperial, NE 69033
(303) 710-6197
K-12 Schools
Chase County Schools
520 East 9th St.
Imperial, NE 69033
(308) 882-4304
The current K-12 school building opened in the fall of 1991. It is a state-of-the-art learning environment featuring large classrooms, well equipped areas for music, drama and art, a 350-seat auditorium, a large media center and exceptional athletic facilities. One-to-one technology provided to K-12 grade students. Chase County Schools take pride in offering a wide variety of activities to students. From the 9th Street Singers to dual credit classes, CCS students have many options designed to enrich their lives. There is a district-wide student-to-teacher ratio of 16:1. Student population has increased by more than 40 students over the past two years. Chase County Schools annual budget is $9.5 million.
Post Secondary Education
Mid-Plains Community College
Imperial Extended Campus
1324 Broadway
Imperial, NE 69033
(308) 882-5972
The Imperial Extended Campus provides professional opportunities to Chase County and surrounding areas. Students seeking a two-year Associates of Arts , Associates of Science and/or Associate of Applied Science degrees can benefit from the wide range of courses offered online, through distance learning, and onsite with area instructors with minimal travel to the main campuses located in McCook and North Platte. Through agreements with Fort Hayes State and Bellevue University, area residents have access to bachelor and master degree programs. The Imperial Extended Campus also coordinates with area businesses to provide customized training courses pertinent to their workplace needs. The Career Academy, a 5th year of high school program, was implemented Fall 2008 by Chase County Schools in cooperation with Mid-Plains Community College to provide students the opportunity to obtain an associate’s degree in conjunction with their high school diploma. In March 2011, Mid-Plains Community College and Chase County Schools unveiled a technology track specific to the needs of one of Imperial's key employers.