Palisade Attendance Center

Palisade Attendance Center is a public elementary school in Palisade, Nebraska, serving 101 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade. With a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1, students get consistent individual attention in a small-school setting. The school earns an Exceptional composite score of 9.5 out of 10, driven by a perfect 10.0 growth score and a 9.0 academic rating.

That performance places Palisade Attendance Center at #5 out of 966 public schools statewide — outperforming 100% of Nebraska schools. It also ranks #5 among 530 Nebraska elementary schools, making it one of the strongest-performing elementary programs anywhere in the state. Within the Wauneta-Palisade Public School district, it holds the top spot, ranking #1 of 3 schools.

The near-perfect growth score is especially telling — it reflects how much students advance academically from year to year, not just where they start. For families weighing elementary options in southwest Nebraska, the data positions Palisade Attendance Center as a standout choice backed by measurable, consistent results.

With an enrollment of 101 students, Palisade Attendance Center is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Palisade Attendance Center may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.