For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 281 students in Big Piney, WY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Big Piney, WY are La Barge Elementary School, Big Piney Middle School and Big Piney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Piney, WY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Big Piney have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Big Piney, WY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Barge Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
106 O Avenue
Big Piney, WY 83113
(307) 386-2227
Big Piney, WY 83113
(307) 386-2227
Gr: K-5 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Big Piney Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 South Nichols Street
Big Piney, WY 83113
(307) 276-3315
Big Piney, WY 83113
(307) 276-3315
Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Big Piney Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
630 Budd Avenue
Big Piney, WY 83113
(307) 276-3313
Big Piney, WY 83113
(307) 276-3313
Gr: K-5 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Big Piney, WY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Big Piney, WY include La Barge Elementary School, Big Piney Middle School and Big Piney Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Big Piney?
3 public elementary schools are located in Big Piney.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Piney?
Big Piney public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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