For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,778 students in Powell, WY.
The top-ranked public schools in Powell, WY are Parkside Elementary School, Westside Elementary School and Powell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Powell, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Powell have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Powell, WY (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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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%
Powell, Wyoming Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Northwest Wyoming Treatment Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1106 Julie Lane
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 271-7460
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 271-7460
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Powell, WY?
The top-ranked public schools in Powell, WY include Parkside Elementary School, Westside Elementary School and Powell Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Powell?
7 public schools are located in Powell.
What is the racial composition of students in Powell?
Powell public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Powell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Powell include: Powell Middle School vs. Powell High School, Southside Elementary School vs. Parkside Elementary School, Westside Elementary School vs. Southside Elementary School
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