For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,674 students in 82902, WY.
The top ranked public schools in 82902, WY are Rock Springs Junior High School, Northpark Elementary School and Pilot Butte Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 82902 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 82902, WY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best 82902, WY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rock Springs Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Foothill Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3474
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3474
Grades: 7-8
| 745 students
Rank: #22.
Northpark Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 North Park Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3235
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3235
Grades: K-3
| 164 students
Rank: #33.
Pilot Butte Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1003 Summit Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3464
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3464
Grades: 4-6
| 552 students
Rank: #44.
Stagecoach Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Stagecoach Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3265
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3265
Grades: K-3
| 395 students
Rank: #55.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 G Street
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3425
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3425
Grades: 4-6
| 500 students
Rank: #66.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Desert Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3200
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3200
Grades: K-3
| 180 students
Rank: #77.
Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Walnut
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3225
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3225
Grades: K-3
| 207 students
Rank: #88.
Sage Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
903 Summit Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3270
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3270
Grades: K-3
| 363 students
Rank: #99.
Black Butte High School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2410 College Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3290
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3290
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #1010.
Rock Springs High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1375 James Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3440
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3440
Grades: 9-12
| 1,466 students
82902, Wyoming Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
915 Edgar
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3210
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3210
Grades: K-4
| 179 students
3400 Foothill Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3260
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3260
Grades: K-4
| 238 students
Superior Academy (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Gobel Street
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3490
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3490
Grades: 7-9
| 23 students
P.o. Box 1089
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3280
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3280
Grades: K-6
| 23 students
P.o. Box 1089
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3242
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3242
Grades: K-6
| 164 students
3501 Dewar Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3250
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3250
Grades: K-4
| 298 students
P.o. Box 1089
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3270
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3270
Grades: K-6
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 82902, WY?
The top ranked public schools in 82902, WY include Rock Springs Junior High School, Northpark Elementary School and Pilot Butte Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 82902?
10 public schools are located in 82902.
What is the racial composition of students in 82902?
82902 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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