For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 517 students in Chautauqua County, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Chautauqua County, KS are Sedan Elementary School, Cedar Vale Elementary School and Cedar Vale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chautauqua County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Chautauqua County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chautauqua County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sedan Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
404 N Sherman
Sedan, KS 67361
(620) 725-5611
Sedan, KS 67361
(620) 725-5611
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Cedar Vale Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
508 Dora
Cedar Vale, KS 67024
(620) 758-2265
Cedar Vale, KS 67024
(620) 758-2265
Gr: PK-5 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Cedar Vale High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
508 Dora
Cedar Vale, KS 67024
(620) 758-2791
Cedar Vale, KS 67024
(620) 758-2791
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Sedan High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
416 E Elm
Sedan, KS 67361
(620) 725-3186
Sedan, KS 67361
(620) 725-3186
Gr: 6-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Chautauqua County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Chautauqua County, KS include Sedan Elementary School, Cedar Vale Elementary School and Cedar Vale High School.
How many public schools are located in Chautauqua County?
4 public schools are located in Chautauqua County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chautauqua County?
Chautauqua County public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Chautauqua County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Chautauqua County include: Sedan High School vs. Cedar Vale High School, Sedan High School vs. Sedan Elementary School
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