For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 400 students in Thermopolis, WY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Thermopolis, WY are Thermopolis Middle School and Ralph Witters Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thermopolis, WY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Thermopolis have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wyoming public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Thermopolis, WY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thermopolis Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1450 Valleyview Drive
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6551
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6551
Gr: 5-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Ralph Witters Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Springview
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6561
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6561
Gr: PK-4 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Big Horn Basin Children's Center
Special Education School
250 E. Arapahoe
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-2171
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-2171
Gr: K-8
Thermopolis, Wyoming Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
415 Springview
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-2356
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-2356
Gr: 4-5 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Thermopolis, WY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Thermopolis, WY include Thermopolis Middle School and Ralph Witters Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Thermopolis?
3 public elementary schools are located in Thermopolis.
What is the racial composition of students in Thermopolis?
Thermopolis public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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