For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 174 students in Cheyenne Wells, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Cheyenne Wells, CO are Cheyenne Wells Junior/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 Wells, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Cheyenne Wells have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cheyenne Wells, CO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Cheyenne Wells, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
395 North 5th West
Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
(719) 767-5656
Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
(719) 767-5656
Gr: 6-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cheyenne Wells, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Cheyenne Wells, CO include Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School and Cheyenne Wells Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cheyenne Wells?
2 public schools are located in Cheyenne Wells.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheyenne Wells?
Cheyenne Wells public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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