For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 33 students in Alta, WY.
The top-ranked public school in Alta, WY is Alta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alta, WY public school have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Alta have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Alta, WY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alta Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15 Alta School Road
Alta, WY 83414
(307) 353-2472
Alta, WY 83414
(307) 353-2472
Gr: K-5 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Alta, WY?
The top-ranked public schools in Alta, WY include Alta Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Alta?
1 public schools are located in Alta.
What is the racial composition of students in Alta?
Alta public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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