For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 35 students in Wamsutter, WY.
The top-ranked public schools in Wamsutter, WY are Desert Middle School and Desert Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wamsutter, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Wamsutter have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wamsutter, WY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Middle School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
235 Bugas Street
Wamsutter, WY 82336
(307) 324-7811
Wamsutter, WY 82336
(307) 324-7811
Gr: 7-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Desert Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 Bugas Street
Wamsutter, WY 82336
(307) 324-7811
Wamsutter, WY 82336
(307) 324-7811
Gr: K-6 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wamsutter, WY?
The top-ranked public schools in Wamsutter, WY include Desert Middle School and Desert Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wamsutter?
2 public schools are located in Wamsutter.
What is the racial composition of students in Wamsutter?
Wamsutter public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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