For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 3,971 students in Park County, WY (there are 1 private school, serving 40 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Park County, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top-ranked public schools in Park County, WY are Parkside Elementary School, Westside Elementary School and Glenn Livingston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Park County, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Park County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Park County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
125 South Douglas Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6182
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6182
Gr: K-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
555 Grand Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6184
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6184
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Glenn Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2001 12th Street
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-4271
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-4271
Gr: K-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Powell Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
369 East 3rd Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6185
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6185
Gr: 6-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
278 East Monroe Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6183
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6183
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Meeteetse School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2107 Idaho
Meeteetse, WY 82433
(307) 868-2501
Meeteetse, WY 82433
(307) 868-2501
Gr: PK-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Cody Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2901 Cougar Avenue
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-4273
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-4273
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Powell High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1151 East 7th Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6181
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6181
Gr: 9-12 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 17th Street
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-4275
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-4275
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3101 East Sheridan Avenue
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-4279
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-4279
Gr: K-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1111.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
363 Road 1ab
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 645-3241
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 645-3241
Gr: K-5 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #1212.
Wapiti Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3167 North Fork Highway
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-3947
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-3947
Gr: K-5 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1313.
Heart Mountain Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
919 Cody Avenue
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 527-1028
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 527-1028
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1414.
Shoshone Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
140 North Ferris Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6187
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6187
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1515.
Cody High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1225 10th Street
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-4251
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-4251
Gr: 9-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Spirit Mountain Academy
Special Education School
6 Southfork Road
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 254-7637
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 254-7637
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
3566 South Fork Highway
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-4271
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-4271
Gr: K-5 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Park County, WY?
The top-ranked public schools in Park County, WY include Parkside Elementary School, Westside Elementary School and Glenn Livingston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Park County?
18 public schools are located in Park County.
What percentage of students in Park County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Park County are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Park County?
Park County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Park County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Park County include: Powell Middle School vs. Powell High School, Heart Mountain Academy vs. Cody High School, Southside Elementary School vs. Parkside Elementary School
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