For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 522 students in Niobrara County, WY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Niobrara County, WY are Lusk Middle 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 52%), 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 21% 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 Niobrara County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lusk Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Lusk Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
325 20 Mile Road
Lance Creek, WY 82222
(307) 334-3403
Lance Creek, WY 82222
(307) 334-3403
Gr: K-6 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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