Top 10 Best Platte County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 1,177 students in Platte County, WY.
The top ranked public schools in Platte County, WY are Glendo Elementary School, Glendo High School and Glendo Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Platte County, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 54% statewide average). Schools in Platte County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).

Best Platte County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Glendo Elementary School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
305 Paige Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 735-4471
Grades: PK-6
| 22 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Glendo High School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
305 Paige Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 735-4471
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Glendo Junior High School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
305 Paige Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 735-4471
Grades: 7-8
| 3 students
Rank: #44.
Wheatland Middle School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 West Mariposa Parkway
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-1518
Grades: 6-8
| 181 students
Rank: #55.
West Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 20th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-4180
Grades: 3-5
| 186 students
Rank: #66.
Wheatland High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1207 13th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-2075
Grades: 9-12
| 274 students
Rank: #77.
Peak High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1207 13th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-2075
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #88.
Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
555 South Wyoming Avenue
Guernsey, WY 82214
(307) 836-2745
Grades: 7-8
| 37 students
Rank: #99.
Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
555 South Wyoming Avenue
Guernsey, WY 82214
(307) 836-2733
Grades: K-6
| 129 students
Rank: #1010.
Guernsey-sunrise High School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
555 South Wyoming Avenue
Guernsey, WY 82214
(307) 836-2745
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chugwater School
406 5th Street
Chugwater, WY 82210
(307) 422-3501
Grades: PK-12
| 54 students
Rank: n/an/a
1350 Oak Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-3836
Grades: K-2
| 192 students
Rank: n/an/a
2616 Palmer Canyon Road
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 241-0034
Grades: K-8
| 2 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Platte County, WY

Platte County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
406 5th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Grades: PK-6
| 31 students
406 5th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
406 5th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Grades: 7-8
| 7 students
3284 State Highway 34
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-4219
Grades: K-8
| 2 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Platte County, WY?
The top ranked public schools in Platte County, WY include Glendo Elementary School, Glendo High School and Glendo Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Platte County, WY?
13 public schools are located in Platte County, WY.
What is the racial composition of students in Platte County, WY?
Platte County, WY public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).

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