For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,309 students in Riverton, WY (there are 3 private schools, serving 190 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Riverton, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top ranked public schools in Riverton, WY are Rendezvous Elementary School, Willow Creek Elementary School and Frontier Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverton, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Riverton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Riverton, WY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rendezvous Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
413 North 4th West
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 857-7070
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 857-7070
Grades: 4-5
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Willow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 West Monroe Avenue
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-6004
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-6004
Grades: 1-3
| 201 students
Rank: #33.
Frontier Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1755 W. Sunset
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-9192
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-9192
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Rank: #44.
Riverton Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
840 Major Avenue
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-9443
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-9443
Grades: 6-8
| 599 students
Rank: #55.
Riverton High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 West Sunset
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-9491
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-9491
Grades: 9-12
| 738 students
Rank: #66.
Ashgrove Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
510 North First Street
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-2626
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-2626
Grades: 1-3
| 150 students
Rank: n/an/a
1620 East Sunset Avenue
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-2625
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-2625
Grades: PK-K
| 222 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Riverton, WY?
The top ranked public schools in Riverton, WY include Rendezvous Elementary School, Willow Creek Elementary School and Frontier Academy.
How many public schools are located in Riverton?
7 public schools are located in Riverton.
What percentage of students in Riverton go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Riverton are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Riverton?
Riverton public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wyoming public schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Riverton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Riverton include: Rendezvous Elementary School vs. Ashgrove Elementary School, Ashgrove Elementary School vs. Rendezvous Elementary School, Ashgrove Elementary School vs. Aspen Early Learning Center
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