Top 5 Best Carbon County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,584 students in Carbon County, WY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carbon County, WY are Little Snake River Valley School, Encampment K-12 School and Saratoga Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbon County, WY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carbon County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public elementary school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Carbon County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Little Snake River Valley School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
333 North Street
Baggs, WY 82321
(307) 383-2185
Grades: K-12
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Encampment K-12 School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
514 Rankin Street
Encampment, WY 82325
(307) 327-5442
Grades: K-12
| 112 students
Rank: #33.
Saratoga Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
311 West Spring Street
Saratoga, WY 82331
(307) 326-8365
Grades: K-6
| 202 students
Rank: #44.
Elk Mountain Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
202 Veterans Street
Elk Mountain, WY 82324
(307) 348-7731
Grades: K-6
| 4 students
Rank: #55.
Medicine Bow Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
204 Sage Street
Medicine Bow, WY 82329
(307) 379-2345
Grades: K-6
| 12 students
Rank: #66.
Rawlins Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 East Brooks Street
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-9201
Grades: 6-8
| 349 students
Rank: #77.
Rawlins Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Darnley Road
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 658 students
Rank: #88.
Hanna Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 3rd Street
Hanna, WY 82327
(307) 325-6523
Grades: K-6
| 61 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Carbon County, WY

Carbon County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 277
Encampment, WY 82325
(307) 327-5442
Grades: K-6
| 49 students
P.o. Box 277
Encampment, WY 82325
(307) 327-5442
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
P.o. Box 277
Encampment, WY 82325
(307) 327-5442
Grades: 7-8
| 22 students
P.o. Box 810
Hanna, WY 82327
(307) 325-6545
Grades: 7-8
| 46 students
1525 Darnley Rd
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-9299
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
1002 11th St
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-9291
Grades: K-5
| 185 students
320 West Davis St
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-9240
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
P.o. Box 1710
Saratoga, WY 82331
(307) 326-5246
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
9th & Cleveland
Sinclair, WY 82334
(307) 328-9293
Grades: K-5
| 29 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Carbon County, WY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carbon County, WY include Little Snake River Valley School, Encampment K-12 School and Saratoga Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carbon County, WY?
8 public elementary schools are located in Carbon County, WY.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbon County, WY?
Carbon County, WY public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).

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