For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 463 students in Cheyenne County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Cheyenne County, KS are St. Francis Elementary School, Cheylin Elementary School and St. Francis High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheyenne County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Cheyenne County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cheyenne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Francis Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
307 E. Webster Street
Saint Francis, KS 67756
(785) 332-8143
Saint Francis, KS 67756
(785) 332-8143
Grades: PK-5
| 137 students
Rank: #22.
Cheylin Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 E.sixth
Bird City, KS 67731
(785) 734-2351
Bird City, KS 67731
(785) 734-2351
Grades: PK-6
| 98 students
Rank: #33.
St. Francis High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 College Street
Saint Francis, KS 67756
(785) 332-8153
Saint Francis, KS 67756
(785) 332-8153
Grades: 6-12
| 165 students
Rank: #44.
Cheylin Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
605 Bird Ave.
Bird City, KS 67731
(785) 734-2341
Bird City, KS 67731
(785) 734-2341
Grades: 7-12
| 63 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cheyenne County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Cheyenne County, KS include St. Francis Elementary School, Cheylin Elementary School and St. Francis High School.
How many public schools are located in Cheyenne County?
4 public schools are located in Cheyenne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheyenne County?
Cheyenne County public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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