For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,787 students in Lincoln County, WY. The top ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln County, WY are Cokeville Elementary School, Osmond Elementary School and Afton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, WY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wyoming public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Lincoln County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cokeville Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
250 North Sage
Cokeville, WY 83114
(307) 279-3233
Cokeville, WY 83114
(307) 279-3233
Grades: K-6
| 96 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Osmond Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3120 State Highway 241
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-9457
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-9457
Grades: 4-6
| 345 students
Rank: #33.
Afton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
333 East 1st Avenue
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-8002
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-8002
Grades: PK-3
| 398 students
Rank: #44.
Etna Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
107590 Us Highway 89
Etna, WY 83118
(307) 885-2472
Etna, WY 83118
(307) 885-2472
Grades: 4-6
| 273 students
Rank: #55.
Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1310 Antelope Street
Diamondville, WY 83116
(307) 877-2286
Diamondville, WY 83116
(307) 877-2286
Grades: K-6
| 326 students
Rank: #66.
Thayne Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
304 Myers Street
Thayne, WY 83127
(307) 885-2380
Thayne, WY 83127
(307) 885-2380
Grades: K-3
| 349 students
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1401 Lincoln Heights Dr.
Diamondville, WY 83116
(307) 877-5584
Diamondville, WY 83116
(307) 877-5584
Grades: K-2
| 140 students
1310 Antelope St
Diamondville, WY 83116
(307) 877-2286
Diamondville, WY 83116
(307) 877-2286
Grades: 5-8
| 175 students
New Frontier High School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1401 Lincoln Heights Drive
Diamondville, WY 83116
(307) 877-5819
Diamondville, WY 83116
(307) 877-5819
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
38622 State Highway 372
Kemmerer, WY 83101
(307) 877-3426
Kemmerer, WY 83101
(307) 877-3426
Grades: K-8
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln County, WY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln County, WY include Cokeville Elementary School, Osmond Elementary School and Afton Elementary School. Lincoln County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wyoming.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lincoln County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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