For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,358 students in Weston County, WY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Weston County, WY are Newcastle Middle School, Newcastle Elementary 3-5 and Upton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Weston County, WY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Weston County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Weston County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newcastle Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 Stampede
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2746
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2746
Grades: 6-8
| 193 students
Rank: #22.
Newcastle Elementary 3-5
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5040 Us Highway 16
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Grades: 3-5
| 184 students
Rank: #33.
Upton Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
802 Juniper
Upton, WY 82730
(307) 468-9331
Upton, WY 82730
(307) 468-9331
Grades: 6-8
| 225 students
Rank: #44.
Upton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
802 Juniper
Upton, WY 82730
(307) 468-9331
Upton, WY 82730
(307) 468-9331
Grades: K-5
| 601 students
Rank: n/an/a
5040 Us Highway 16
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Grades: K-2
| 155 students
Weston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
551 Metz
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 465-2253
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 465-2253
Grades: K-5
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Weston County, WY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Weston County, WY include Newcastle Middle School, Newcastle Elementary 3-5 and Upton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Weston County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Weston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Weston County?
Weston County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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