For the 2026 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 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 52%), 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Johnson County (2026)
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: 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%
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 Kaycee School, Clear Creek Middle 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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