| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caney Valley Unified School District 436 | Niotaze | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 784 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Chautauqua County Community Unified School District 286 | Chautauqua | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 398 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Cedar Vale Unified School District 285 | Cedar Vale | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 149 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Chautauqua County compares
Together they enroll 1,331 students across 7 schools. The largest is Caney Valley Unified School District 436 with 784 students. Districts here average 6.3/10, above the Kansas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Chautauqua County, Kansas
Chautauqua County has 3 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Chautauqua County is Caney Valley Unified School District 436 (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Kansas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Chautauqua County, KS?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Chautauqua County, KS. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Chautauqua County, KS?
Of the districts serving Chautauqua County, Caney Valley Unified School District 436 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 93rd percentile among Kansas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Kansas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Kansas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Kansas only, never across state lines.