Best Cheyenne County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 599 students in Cheyenne County, NE.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Cheyenne County, NE are Leyton Elementary/junior High School, West Elementary School and North Ward Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Cheyenne County, NE public elementary schools have an score of 59% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cheyenne County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Cheyenne County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Leyton Elementary/junior High School

(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
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521 Rose St
Gurley, NE 69141
(308) 884-2247

Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Rank: #22.

West Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
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2350 Osage St
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855

Gr: 5-6 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Rank: #33.

North Ward Elementary School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
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434 16th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855

Gr: 3-4 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: n/an/a

South Ward Elementary School

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2000 12th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855

Gr: 1-2 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cheyenne County, NE

Cheyenne County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Creek Valley Middle School (Closed 2018)

630 Orchard
Lodgepole, NE 69149
(308) 483-5252

Gr: 5-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

District 077 - Cheyenne County Elementary School (Closed 2007)

2806 Road 111
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-3713

Gr: PK-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Lodgepole High School (Closed 2005)

630 Orchard Po Box 158
Lodgepole, NE 69149
(308) 483-5252

Gr: 7-12 | 65 students

Lorenzo School (Closed 2009)

223 Meyer St
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-3966

Gr: PK-6 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Potter-dix High School (Closed 2023)

303 Walnut Po Box 189
Potter, NE 69156
(308) 879-4434

Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Sidney Head Start (Closed 2020)

1844 1st Street
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 203-1184

Gr: PK | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cheyenne County, NE?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Cheyenne County, NE include Leyton Elementary/junior High School, West Elementary School and North Ward Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Cheyenne County?

4 public elementary schools are located in Cheyenne County.

What is the racial composition of students in Cheyenne County?

Cheyenne County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).