For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 400 students in Cheyenne County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cheyenne County, KS are Cheylin Elementary School, St. Francis 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cheyenne County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cheyenne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cheylin Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
121 E.sixth
Bird City, KS 67731
(785) 734-2351
Bird City, KS 67731
(785) 734-2351
Grades: PK-6
| 98 students
Rank: #22.
St. Francis Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 E. Webster Street
Saint Francis, KS 67756
(785) 332-8143
Saint Francis, KS 67756
(785) 332-8143
Grades: PK-5
| 137 students
Rank: #33.
St. Francis High School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 165 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cheyenne County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cheyenne County, KS include Cheylin Elementary School, St. Francis Elementary School and St. Francis High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cheyenne County?
3 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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