For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,190 students in Johnson County, WY (there are 2 private schools, serving 92 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Johnson County, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top-ranked public schools in Johnson County, WY are Kaycee School, Clear Creek Middle School and Cloud Peak Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Johnson County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kaycee School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
235 Holt Street
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 738-2323
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 738-2323
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Clear Creek Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
361 West Gatchell
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-5594
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-5594
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Cloud Peak Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Conrad
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-0153
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-0153
Gr: 3-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
29891 Old Highway 87
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-2269
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-2269
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
550 South Burritt Avenue
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-9518
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-9518
Gr: PK-2 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
New West High School
Alternative School
300 S. Spruce
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 620-2478
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 620-2478
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Johnson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
90 Billy Creek Road
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-2685
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-2685
Gr: K-4 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 13%
24135 West Willow Creek Road
Kaycee, WY 82639
(307) 738-2542
Kaycee, WY 82639
(307) 738-2542
Gr: K-6 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Johnson County, WY?
The top-ranked public schools in Johnson County, WY include Kaycee School, Clear Creek Middle School and Cloud Peak Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Johnson County?
6 public schools are located in Johnson County.
What percentage of students in Johnson County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Johnson County are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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