For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,309 students in 82501, WY (there are 3 private schools, serving 180 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 82501, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top-ranked public schools in 82501, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 82501 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 82501, WY have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 82501, WY Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rendezvous Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
413 North 4th West
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 857-7070
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 857-7070
Gr: 4-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Willow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 West Monroe Avenue
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-6004
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-6004
Gr: 1-3 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Riverton Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
840 Major Avenue
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-9443
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-9443
Gr: 6-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Ashgrove Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | 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
Gr: 1-3 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Riverton High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 West Sunset
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-9491
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-9491
Gr: 9-12 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
1620 East Sunset Avenue
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-2625
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-2625
Gr: PK-K | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 82501, WY?
The top-ranked public schools in 82501, WY include Rendezvous Elementary School, Willow Creek Elementary School and Frontier Academy.
How many public schools are located in 82501?
7 public schools are located in 82501.
What percentage of students in 82501 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 82501 are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in 82501?
82501 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).
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