For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 754 students in Newcastle, WY.
The top-ranked public schools in Newcastle, WY are Newcastle Middle School, Newcastle Elementary 3-5 and Newcastle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newcastle, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Newcastle have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Newcastle, WY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newcastle Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Stampede
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2746
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2746
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Newcastle Elementary 3-5
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5040 Us Highway 16
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Gr: 3-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Newcastle High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Casper Avenue
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2713
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2713
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
5040 Us Highway 16
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Gr: K-2 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Newcastle, Wyoming Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
551 Metz
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 465-2253
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 465-2253
Gr: K-5 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Newcastle, WY?
The top-ranked public schools in Newcastle, WY include Newcastle Middle School, Newcastle Elementary 3-5 and Newcastle High School.
How many public schools are located in Newcastle?
4 public schools are located in Newcastle.
What is the racial composition of students in Newcastle?
Newcastle public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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