For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 300 students in Cheyenne County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cheyenne County, NE are Leyton Elementary/junior High School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheyenne County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Cheyenne County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools 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.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1110 16th St
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Gr: PK-K
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cheyenne County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cheyenne County, NE include Leyton Elementary/junior High School and Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cheyenne County?
2 public preschools are located in Cheyenne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheyenne County?
Cheyenne County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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