For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 766 students in Platte County, WY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Platte County, WY are Glendo Elementary School, Wheatland Middle School and West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Platte County, WY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average). Elementary schools in Platte County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Platte County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glendo Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 Paige Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 735-4471
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 735-4471
Grades: PK-6
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Wheatland Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2600 West Mariposa Parkway
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-1518
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-1518
Grades: 6-8
| 181 students
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 20th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-4180
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-4180
Grades: 3-5
| 186 students
Rank: #44.
Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 South Wyoming Avenue
Guernsey, WY 82214
(307) 836-2733
Guernsey, WY 82214
(307) 836-2733
Grades: K-6
| 129 students
Rank: n/an/a
406 5th Street
Chugwater, WY 82210
(307) 422-3501
Chugwater, WY 82210
(307) 422-3501
Grades: PK-12
| 54 students
Rank: n/an/a
1350 Oak Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-3836
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
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 241-0034
Grades: K-8
| 2 students
Platte County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
406 5th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Grades: PK-6
| 31 students
406 5th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
406 5th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Grades: 7-8
| 7 students
3284 State Highway 34
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-4219
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-4219
Grades: K-8
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Platte County, WY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Platte County, WY include Glendo Elementary School, Wheatland Middle School and West Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Platte County, WY?
7 public elementary schools are located in Platte County, WY.
What is the racial composition of students in Platte County, WY?
Platte County, WY public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
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