For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 287 students in Cheyenne County, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Cheyenne County, CO are Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School, Kit Carson Junior-senior High School and Cheyenne Wells Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheyenne County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Cheyenne County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cheyenne County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 West 4th North
Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
(719) 767-5612
Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
(719) 767-5612
Grades: 7-12
| 72 students
Rank: #22.
Kit Carson Junior-senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 5th Avenue
Kit Carson, CO 80825
(719) 962-3219
Kit Carson, CO 80825
(719) 962-3219
Grades: 6-12
| 56 students
Rank: #33.
Cheyenne Wells Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
395 North 5th West
Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
(719) 767-5656
Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
(719) 767-5656
Grades: PK-6
| 116 students
Rank: #44.
Kit Carson Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
102 W. 5th Avenue
Kit Carson, CO 80825
(719) 962-3219
Kit Carson, CO 80825
(719) 962-3219
Grades: PK-5
| 43 students
Cheyenne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
395 North 5th West
Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
(719) 767-5656
Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
(719) 767-5656
Grades: 6-8
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cheyenne County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Cheyenne County, CO include Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School, Kit Carson Junior-senior High School and Cheyenne Wells Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cheyenne County, CO?
4 public schools are located in Cheyenne County, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheyenne County, CO?
Cheyenne County, CO public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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