For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 207 students in Cheyenne County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cheyenne County, CO are Kit Carson Junior-senior High School, Cheyenne Wells Elementary School and Kit Carson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheyenne County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cheyenne County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Cheyenne County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 elementary schools in Cheyenne County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cheyenne County, CO include Kit Carson Junior-senior High School, Cheyenne Wells Elementary School and Kit Carson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cheyenneunty?
3 public elementary schools are located in Cheyenneunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheyenneunty?
Cheyenneunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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