For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 156 students in Cheyenne County, CO.
Cheyenne County, CO public preschools have an average reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public pre schools of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cheyenne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 preschools in Cheyenne County, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cheyenne County, CO include Cheyenne Wells Elementary School and Kit Carson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cheyenneunty?
2 public preschools are located in Cheyenneunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheyenneunty?
Cheyenneunty public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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