For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 517 students in Chautauqua County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chautauqua County, KS are Sedan Elementary School, Cedar Vale Elementary School and Cedar Vale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chautauqua County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chautauqua County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chautauqua County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sedan Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
404 N Sherman
Sedan, KS 67361
(620) 725-5611
Sedan, KS 67361
(620) 725-5611
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Cedar Vale Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
508 Dora
Cedar Vale, KS 67024
(620) 758-2265
Cedar Vale, KS 67024
(620) 758-2265
Gr: PK-5 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Cedar Vale High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
508 Dora
Cedar Vale, KS 67024
(620) 758-2791
Cedar Vale, KS 67024
(620) 758-2791
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Sedan High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
416 E Elm
Sedan, KS 67361
(620) 725-3186
Sedan, KS 67361
(620) 725-3186
Gr: 6-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Chautauqua County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chautauqua County, KS include Sedan Elementary School, Cedar Vale Elementary School and Cedar Vale High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chautauqua County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Chautauqua County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chautauqua County?
Chautauqua County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Chautauqua County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Chautauqua County include: Sedan High School vs. Cedar Vale High School, Sedan High School vs. Sedan Elementary School
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