For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 552 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 46% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Burns, WY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burns Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
630 East 4th
Burns, WY 82053
(307) 245-4150
Burns, WY 82053
(307) 245-4150
Gr: K-6 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Burns Jr & Sr High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
524 East 4th Street
Burns, WY 82053
(307) 245-4100
Burns, WY 82053
(307) 245-4100
Gr: 7-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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