For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 251 students in Basin, WY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Basin, WY are Riverside Middle/high School and Laura Irwin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Basin, WY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Basin have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wyoming public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Basin, WY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Middle/high School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1212 West B Street
Basin, WY 82410
(307) 568-2416
Basin, WY 82410
(307) 568-2416
Gr: 6-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Laura Irwin Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1211 W. B Street
Basin, WY 82410
(307) 568-2488
Basin, WY 82410
(307) 568-2488
Gr: PK-5 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Basin, WY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Basin, WY include Riverside Middle/high School and Laura Irwin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Basin?
2 public elementary schools are located in Basin.
What is the racial composition of students in Basin?
Basin public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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