For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 436 students in Ranchester, WY.
The top-ranked public schools in Ranchester, WY are Tongue River Elementary School, Tongue River Middle School and Slack Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ranchester, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Ranchester have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Ranchester, WY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tongue River Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1351 Dayton Street
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-2206
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-2206
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Tongue River Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1251 Dayton Street
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-9533
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-9533
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Slack Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
562 County Road 144
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-2206
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-2206
Gr: K-5 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ranchester, WY?
The top-ranked public schools in Ranchester, WY include Tongue River Elementary School, Tongue River Middle School and Slack Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ranchester?
3 public schools are located in Ranchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Ranchester?
Ranchester 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).
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