For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,093 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, Torrington Middle School and Trail Elementary 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 48%), 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best 82240, WY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Rank: #22.
Torrington Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2742 West E Street
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-7014
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-7014
Grades: 6-8
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
Trail Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 East M Street
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-5429
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-5429
Grades: 3-5
| 232 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
Rank: n/an/a
1402 East P Street
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-4003
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-4003
Grades: K-2
| 253 students
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
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
82240, Wyoming Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North Star Route
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-7030
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-7030
Grades: K-5
| 6 students
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, Torrington Middle School and Trail Elementary 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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