For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,219 students in Crook County, WY (there are 1 private school, serving 11 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Crook County, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top-ranked public schools in Crook County, WY are Sundance Elementary School, Moorcroft Elementary School and Sundance Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crook County, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Crook County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Crook County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sundance Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Fairgrounds Loop Road
Sundance, WY 82729
(307) 283-1227
Sundance, WY 82729
(307) 283-1227
Gr: K-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Moorcroft Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13 Country Lane
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3781
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3781
Gr: K-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Sundance Secondary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1016 East Cleveland
Sundance, WY 82729
(307) 283-1007
Sundance, WY 82729
(307) 283-1007
Gr: 7-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Hulett School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
429 Sager
Hulett, WY 82720
(307) 467-5231
Hulett, WY 82720
(307) 467-5231
Gr: K-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Moorcroft Secondary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
47 Country Lane
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3446
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3446
Gr: 7-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Crook County, WY?
The top-ranked public schools in Crook County, WY include Sundance Elementary School, Moorcroft Elementary School and Sundance Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in Crook County?
5 public schools are located in Crook County.
What percentage of students in Crook County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Crook County are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Crook County?
Crook County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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