For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 612 students in Moorcroft, WY (there are , serving 11 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Moorcroft, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top ranked public schools in Moorcroft, WY are Moorcroft Elementary School and Moorcroft Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moorcroft, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Moorcroft have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Moorcroft, WY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moorcroft Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13 Country Lane
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3781
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3781
Gr: K-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Moorcroft Secondary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
47 Country Lane
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3446
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3446
Gr: 7-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Moorcroft, Wyoming Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 S. Belle Fourche
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3781
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3781
Gr: K-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
47 Country Lane
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3446
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3446
Gr: 7-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
47 Country Lane
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3446
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3446
Gr: 7-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Moorcroft, WY?
The top ranked public schools in Moorcroft, WY include Moorcroft Elementary School and Moorcroft Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in Moorcroft?
2 public schools are located in Moorcroft.
What percentage of students in Moorcroft go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Moorcroft are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Moorcroft?
Moorcroft public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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