For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 1,126 students in Platte County, WY.
The top ranked public schools in Platte County, WY are Wheatland Middle School, Glendo High School and Glendo Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Platte County, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Platte County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Platte County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wheatland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2600 West Mariposa Parkway
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-1518
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-1518
Grades: 6-8
| 185 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Glendo High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 Paige Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 735-4471
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 735-4471
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Glendo Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 Paige Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 735-4471
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 735-4471
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Glendo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 Paige Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 735-4471
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 735-4471
Grades: PK-6
| 22 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 20th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-4180
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-4180
Grades: 3-5
| 188 students
Rank: #66.
Peak High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1207 13th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-2075
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-2075
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: #77.
Chugwater School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
406 5th Street
Chugwater, WY 82210
(307) 422-3501
Chugwater, WY 82210
(307) 422-3501
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #88.
Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 South Wyoming Avenue
Guernsey, WY 82214
(307) 836-2745
Guernsey, WY 82214
(307) 836-2745
Grades: 7-8
| 28 students
Rank: #99.
Wheatland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1207 13th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-2075
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-2075
Grades: 9-12
| 271 students
Rank: #1010.
Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 South Wyoming Avenue
Guernsey, WY 82214
(307) 836-2733
Guernsey, WY 82214
(307) 836-2733
Grades: K-6
| 126 students
Rank: #1111.
Guernsey-sunrise High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
555 South Wyoming Avenue
Guernsey, WY 82214
(307) 836-2745
Guernsey, WY 82214
(307) 836-2745
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: n/an/a
Glendo Day Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
305 North Paige Ave
Glendo, WY 82213
(307) 735-4229
Glendo, WY 82213
(307) 735-4229
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Libbey Elementary School
Magnet School
1350 Oak Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-3836
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-3836
Grades: K-2
| 196 students
Rank: n/an/a
Notch Peak Elementary School
Magnet School
2616 Palmer Canyon Road
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 241-0034
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 241-0034
Grades: K-8
| 2 students
Platte County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
406 5th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Grades: PK-6
| 31 students
406 5th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
406 5th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Grades: 7-8
| 7 students
3284 State Highway 34
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-4219
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-4219
Grades: K-8
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Platte County, WY?
The top ranked public schools in Platte County, WY include Wheatland Middle School, Glendo High School and Glendo Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Platte County?
14 public schools are located in Platte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Platte County?
Platte County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
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