For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 543 students in Niobrara County, WY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Niobrara County, WY are Lusk Middle School, Lance Creek Elementary 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 51%), 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Niobrara County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lusk Middle School
Magnet 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
Grades: 6-8
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
Lance Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 20 Mile Road
Lance Creek, WY 82222
(307) 334-3403
Lance Creek, WY 82222
(307) 334-3403
Grades: K-6
| 7 students
Rank: #33.
Lusk Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: n/an/a
322 W. 5th
Lusk, WY 82225
(866) 467-6101
Lusk, WY 82225
(866) 467-6101
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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, Lance Creek Elementary 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
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