Palisade: Schools & Education
There are 1 public school in Palisade. Palisade Attendance Center is the largest at 107 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 107 students.
- ~321 residents per school (vs Nebraska ~323).
K-12 Schools
1 K-12 schools serving the area — about 321 residents per school. 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | WAUNETA-PALISADE PUBLIC SCHS |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 107 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 8 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.40 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 72 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 67.3% |
| Schools Count | 1 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 37.1 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture |
| Nearest College · City | Curtis |
| Nearest College · Phone | (308) 367-5259 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 37.1 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Palisade Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 124 North Main Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (308) 285-3525 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 69040 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 832 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 15.5% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12