For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,070 students in 82240, WY (there are 2 private schools, serving 135 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 82240, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top-ranked public schools in 82240, WY are Platte River School, Trail Elementary School and Torrington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 82240 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 82240, WY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 82240, WY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Platte River School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3100 West C Street, Suite A
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-7101
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-7101
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Trail Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1601 East M Street
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-5429
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-5429
Gr: 3-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Torrington Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2742 West E Street
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-7014
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-7014
Gr: 6-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Torrington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 West C Street
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-7101
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-7101
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
1402 East P Street
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-4003
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-4003
Gr: K-2 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Saint Joseph's Children's Home
Alternative School
1419 Main Street
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-4197
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-4197
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 82240, WY?
The top-ranked public schools in 82240, WY include Platte River School, Trail Elementary School and Torrington Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 82240?
6 public schools are located in 82240.
What percentage of students in 82240 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 82240 are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in 82240?
82240 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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