For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 601 students in 82420, WY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 82420, WY are Rocky Mountain Middle School and Rocky Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 82420 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 82420, WY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best 82420, WY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rocky Mountain Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 South 3rd East
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2723
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2723
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Rocky Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 South Division
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2211
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2211
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 82420, WY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 82420, WY include Rocky Mountain Middle School and Rocky Mountain Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 82420?
2 public elementary schools are located in 82420.
What is the racial composition of students in 82420?
82420 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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