For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 92 students in Johnson County, WY (there are 6 public schools, serving 1,190 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Johnson County, WY are educated in private schools (compared to the WY state average of 3%).
100% of private schools in Johnson County, WY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Private Schools in Johnson County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Big Horn Christian Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
201 Aspen Dr
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-9062
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-9062
Gr: 7 | 2 students
Learning Tree Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
820 W Fetterman St Buffalo
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-7509
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-7509
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Overview
This County (Johnson County)
This State (WY)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
92 Students
2,543 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2 Teachers
247 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
46:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
43 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
29 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
153 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
6%
# Black Students
n/a
28 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
13 Students
1,349 Students
% White Students
14%
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
79 Students
813 Students
% of Others Students
86%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Johnson County, WY?
2 private schools are located in Johnson County, WY.
What percentage of students in Johnson County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Johnson County are educated in private schools (compared to the WY state average of 3%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Johnson County?
100% of private schools in Johnson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
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