For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 463 students in Cheyenne County, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Cheyenne County, KS are St. Francis Elementary School, Cheylin Elementary School and St. Francis High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheyenne County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Cheyenne County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cheyenne County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Francis Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
307 E. Webster Street
Saint Francis, KS 67756
(785) 332-8143
Saint Francis, KS 67756
(785) 332-8143
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Cheylin Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 E.sixth
Bird City, KS 67731
(785) 734-2351
Bird City, KS 67731
(785) 734-2351
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
St. Francis High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 College Street
Saint Francis, KS 67756
(785) 332-8153
Saint Francis, KS 67756
(785) 332-8153
Gr: 6-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Cheylin Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
605 Bird Ave.
Bird City, KS 67731
(785) 734-2341
Bird City, KS 67731
(785) 734-2341
Gr: 7-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cheyenne County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Cheyenne County, KS include St. Francis Elementary School, Cheylin Elementary School and St. Francis High School.
How many public schools are located in Cheyenne County?
4 public schools are located in Cheyenne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheyenne County?
Cheyenne County public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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