For the 2026 school year, there are 3 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 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 59% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cheyenne County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cheyenne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leyton Elementary/junior High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
521 Rose St
Gurley, NE 69141
(308) 884-2247
Gurley, NE 69141
(308) 884-2247
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2350 Osage St
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Gr: 4-6 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
2000 12th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Gr: 1-3 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
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