For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 587 students in 82721, WY (there are 1 private school, serving 11 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 82721, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top-ranked public schools in 82721, WY are Moorcroft Elementary School and Moorcroft Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 82721 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 82721, WY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 82721, WY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
82721, Wyoming Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 S. Belle Fourche
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3781
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3781
Gr: K-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
47 Country Lane
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3446
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3446
Gr: 7-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
47 Country Lane
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3446
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3446
Gr: 7-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 82721, WY?
The top-ranked public schools in 82721, WY include Moorcroft Elementary School and Moorcroft Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in 82721?
2 public schools are located in 82721.
What percentage of students in 82721 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 82721 are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in 82721?
82721 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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