For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,567 students in Cheyenne County, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Cheyenne County, NE are Leyton Elementary/junior High School, North Ward Elementary School and West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheyenne County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Cheyenne County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cheyenne County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leyton Elementary/junior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
521 Rose St
Gurley, NE 69141
(308) 884-2247
Gurley, NE 69141
(308) 884-2247
Grades: PK-8
| 83 students
Rank: #22.
North Ward Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
434 16th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-2114
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-2114
Grades: 3-4
| 173 students
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2350 Osage St
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-0960
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-0960
Grades: 5-6
| 191 students
Rank: #44.
Sidney High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 19th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5893
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5893
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
Rank: #55.
Sidney Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1122 19th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5853
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5853
Grades: 7-8
| 189 students
Rank: #66.
Leyton High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
504 Main St
Dalton, NE 69131
(308) 377-2301
Dalton, NE 69131
(308) 377-2301
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: #77.
1110 16th St
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-3642
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-3642
Grades: PK-K
| 239 students
Rank: #88.
Potter-dix Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 Walnut
Potter, NE 69156
(308) 879-4434
Potter, NE 69156
(308) 879-4434
Grades: 7-12
| 80 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sidney Alternative Program
Alternative School
1100 19th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-4467
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-4467
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
2000 12th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-3589
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-3589
Grades: 1-2
| 171 students
Cheyenne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
630 Orchard
Lodgepole, NE 69149
(308) 483-5252
Lodgepole, NE 69149
(308) 483-5252
Grades: 5-8
| 76 students
2806 Road 111
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-3713
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-3713
Grades: PK-8
| 19 students
630 Orchard Po Box 158
Lodgepole, NE 69149
(308) 483-5252
Lodgepole, NE 69149
(308) 483-5252
Grades: 7-12
| 65 students
303 Walnut Po Box 189
Potter, NE 69156
(308) 879-4434
Potter, NE 69156
(308) 879-4434
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
1844 1st Street
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 203-1184
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 203-1184
Grades: PK
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cheyenne County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Cheyenne County, NE include Leyton Elementary/junior High School, North Ward Elementary School and West Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cheyenne County, NE?
10 public schools are located in Cheyenne County, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheyenne County, NE?
Cheyenne County, NE public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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