For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 599 students in Cheyenne County, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cheyenne County, NE are Leyton Elementary/junior High School, North Ward Elementary School and West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheyenne County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cheyenne County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska 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.
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.
North Ward Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
434 16th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Grades: 3-4
| 161 students
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2350 Osage St
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Grades: 5-6
| 162 students
Rank: n/an/a
2000 12th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Grades: 1-2
| 181 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 elementary schools in Cheyenne County, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cheyenne County, NE include Leyton Elementary/junior High School, North Ward Elementary School and West Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cheyenne County?
4 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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