For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 276 students in Cheyenne County, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Cheyenne County, CO are Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School, Kit Carson Junior-senior High School and Cheyenne Wells Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheyenne County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Cheyenne County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cheyenne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 West 4th North
Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
(719) 767-5612
Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
(719) 767-5612
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Kit Carson Junior-senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 5th Avenue
Kit Carson, CO 80825
(719) 962-3219
Kit Carson, CO 80825
(719) 962-3219
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Cheyenne Wells Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
395 North 5th West
Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
(719) 767-5656
Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
(719) 767-5656
Gr: PK-6 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Kit Carson Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
102 W. 5th Avenue
Kit Carson, CO 80825
(719) 962-3219
Kit Carson, CO 80825
(719) 962-3219
Gr: PK-5 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Cheyenne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
395 North 5th West
Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
(719) 767-5656
Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
(719) 767-5656
Gr: 6-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cheyenne County, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Cheyenne County, CO include Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School, Kit Carson Junior-senior High School and Cheyenne Wells Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cheyenneunty?
4 public schools are located in Cheyenneunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheyenneunty?
Cheyenneunty public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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