For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 9 students in Hot Springs County, WY (there are 4 public schools, serving 618 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Hot Springs County, WY are educated in private schools (compared to the WY state average of 3%).
Private Schools in Hot Springs County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Big Horn Basin Children's Center
Special Education School
250 E. Arapahoe
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-2171
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-2171
Gr: 1-6 | 9 students
Overview
This County (Hot Springs County)
This State (WY)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
9 Students
2,543 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
3 Teachers
247 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
43 Students
% American Indian Students
18%
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
29 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
153 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
6%
# Black Students
n/a
28 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
8 Students
1,349 Students
% White Students
73%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
16 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
813 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Hot Springs County, WY?
1 private schools are located in Hot Springs County, WY.
What percentage of students in Hot Springs County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Hot Springs County are educated in private schools (compared to the WY state average of 3%).
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