For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,190 students in Buffalo, WY (there are , serving 92 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Buffalo, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top ranked public schools in Buffalo, WY are Kaycee School, Clear Creek Middle School and Cloud Peak Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Buffalo have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Buffalo, WY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kaycee School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
235 Holt Street
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 738-2323
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 738-2323
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Clear Creek Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
361 West Gatchell
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-5594
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-5594
Gr: 6-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Cloud Peak Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Conrad
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-0153
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-0153
Gr: 3-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
29891 Old Highway 87
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-2269
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-2269
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
550 South Burritt Avenue
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-9518
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-9518
Gr: K-2 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
New West High School
Alternative School
300 S. Spruce
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 620-2478
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 620-2478
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Buffalo, Wyoming Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
90 Billy Creek Road
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-2685
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-2685
Gr: K-4 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Buffalo, WY?
The top ranked public schools in Buffalo, WY include Kaycee School, Clear Creek Middle School and Cloud Peak Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Buffalo?
6 public schools are located in Buffalo.
What percentage of students in Buffalo go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Buffalo are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo?
Buffalo public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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