For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 232 students in Basin, WY.
The top ranked public schools in Basin, WY are Riverside Middle/high School and Laura Irwin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Basin, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Basin have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Basin, WY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Middle/high School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1212 West B Street
Basin, WY 82410
(307) 568-2416
Basin, WY 82410
(307) 568-2416
Gr: 6-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Laura Irwin Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1211 W. B Street
Basin, WY 82410
(307) 568-2488
Basin, WY 82410
(307) 568-2488
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Basin, WY?
The top ranked public schools in Basin, WY include Riverside Middle/high School and Laura Irwin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Basin?
2 public schools are located in Basin.
What is the racial composition of students in Basin?
Basin public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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