For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 584 students in Burns, WY.
The top ranked public schools in Burns, WY are Burns Elementary School and Burns Jr & Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burns, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Burns have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Burns, WY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burns Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
630 East 4th
Burns, WY 82053
(307) 245-4150
Burns, WY 82053
(307) 245-4150
Grades: PK-6
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Burns Jr & Sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
524 East 4th Street
Burns, WY 82053
(307) 245-4100
Burns, WY 82053
(307) 245-4100
Grades: 7-12
| 324 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Burns, WY?
The top ranked public schools in Burns, WY include Burns Elementary School and Burns Jr & Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Burns?
2 public schools are located in Burns.
What is the racial composition of students in Burns?
Burns public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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