For the 2025 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 26% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Chautauqua County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chautauqua County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sedan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
404 N Sherman
Sedan, KS 67361
(620) 725-5611
Sedan, KS 67361
(620) 725-5611
Grades: PK-5
| 192 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 66 students
Rank: #33.
Cedar Vale High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
508 Dora
Cedar Vale, KS 67024
(620) 758-2791
Cedar Vale, KS 67024
(620) 758-2791
Grades: 6-12
| 71 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 188 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 39% (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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