For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 300 students in Cheyenne County, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Cheyenne County, NE are Leyton Elementary/junior High School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheyenne County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Cheyenne County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cheyenne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leyton Elementary/junior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
521 Rose St
Gurley, NE 69141
(308) 884-2247
Gurley, NE 69141
(308) 884-2247
Grades: PK-8
| 95 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1110 16th St
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Grades: PK-K
| 205 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 preschools in Cheyenne County, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Cheyenne County, NE include Leyton Elementary/junior High School and Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cheyenne County?
2 public preschools are located in Cheyenne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheyenne County?
Cheyenne County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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