For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 522 students in Niobrara County, WY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Niobrara County, WY are Lusk Middle School and Lusk Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Niobrara County, WY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Niobrara County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Niobrara County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lusk Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 South Maple
Lusk, WY 82225
(307) 334-2224
Lusk, WY 82225
(307) 334-2224
Gr: 6-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Lusk Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
425 South Maple
Lusk, WY 82225
(307) 334-2224
Lusk, WY 82225
(307) 334-2224
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
325 20 Mile Road
Lance Creek, WY 82222
(307) 334-3403
Lance Creek, WY 82222
(307) 334-3403
Gr: K-6 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Niobrara County, WY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Niobrara County, WY include Lusk Middle School and Lusk Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Niobrara County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Niobrara County.
What is the racial composition of students in Niobrara County?
Niobrara County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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