For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 822 students in Johnson County, WY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Johnson County, WY are Clear Creek Middle School, Kaycee 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wyoming public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Johnson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clear Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
361 West Gatchell
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-5594
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-5594
Grades: 6-8
| 265 students
Rank: #22.
Kaycee School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
235 Holt Street
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 738-2323
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 738-2323
Grades: K-12
| 113 students
Rank: #33.
Cloud Peak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Conrad
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-0153
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-0153
Grades: 3-5
| 232 students
Rank: #44.
Meadowlark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 South Burritt Avenue
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-9518
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-9518
Grades: K-2
| 212 students
Johnson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
90 Billy Creek Road
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-2685
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-2685
Grades: K-4
| 8 students
235 Holt St
Kaycee, WY 82639
(307) 738-2573
Kaycee, WY 82639
(307) 738-2573
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
235 Holt St
Kaycee, WY 82639
(307) 738-2323
Kaycee, WY 82639
(307) 738-2323
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
235 Holt St
Kaycee, WY 82639
(307) 738-2323
Kaycee, WY 82639
(307) 738-2323
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
24135 West Willow Creek Road
Kaycee, WY 82639
(307) 738-2542
Kaycee, WY 82639
(307) 738-2542
Grades: K-6
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Johnson County, WY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Johnson County, WY include Clear Creek Middle School, Kaycee School and Cloud Peak Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Johnson County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
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