For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 3,213 students in Sheridan County, WY. The top ranked public elementary schools in Sheridan County, WY are Big Horn Elementary School, Sagebrush Elementary School and Woodland Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheridan County, WY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sheridan County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wyoming public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sheridan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Horn Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
333 Us Highway 335
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 672-3497
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 672-3497
Grades: K-5
| 214 students
Rank: #22.
Sagebrush Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1685 Hillpond Drive
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-9059
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-9059
Grades: K-5
| 322 students
Rank: #33.
Woodland Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1010 East Woodland Park Road
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-7937
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-7937
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #44.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2 Mydland Road
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-2113
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-2113
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #55.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1410 Desmet Avenue
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-3786
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-3786
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
Rank: #66.
Big Horn Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
333 Us Highway 335
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 674-8190
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 674-8190
Grades: 6-8
| 129 students
Rank: #77.
Sheridan Junior High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Lewis Street
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-9745
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-9745
Grades: 6-8
| 783 students
Rank: #88.
Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1053 South Sheridan Avenue
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-9333
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-9333
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
Rank: #99.
Tongue River Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1351 Dayton Street
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-2206
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-2206
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
Rank: #1010.
Tongue River Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1251 Dayton Street
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-9533
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-9533
Grades: 6-8
| 164 students
Rank: #1111.
Clearmont K-12 School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Meade Avenue
Clearmont, WY 82835
(307) 758-4412
Clearmont, WY 82835
(307) 758-4412
Grades: K-12
| 81 students
Rank: #1212.
Story Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
103 Fish Hatchery Road
Story, WY 82842
(307) 683-2316
Story, WY 82842
(307) 683-2316
Grades: K-5
| 35 students
Rank: #1313.
Slack Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
562 County Road 144
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-2206
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-2206
Grades: K-5
| 20 students
Rank: #1414.
The Bridge School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Main Street
Dayton, WY 82836
(307) 655-2236
Dayton, WY 82836
(307) 655-2236
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Rank: #1515.
The Wright Place
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Lewis Street
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-8730
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-8730
Grades: 6-8
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
PO Box 819
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-9541
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-9541
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Sheridan Day Program
Special Education School
909 Long Ave. Ste. A
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 675-1291
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 675-1291
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Sheridan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
211 Main Street
Clearmont, WY 82835
(307) 758-4412
Clearmont, WY 82835
(307) 758-4412
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1600 Meade Avenue
Clearmont, WY 82835
(307) 758-4412
Clearmont, WY 82835
(307) 758-4412
Grades: 7-8
| 22 students
4 Beckton Drive
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-7747
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-7747
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
1600 Meade Avenue
Clearmont, WY 82835
(307) 758-4412
Clearmont, WY 82835
(307) 758-4412
Grades: K-6
| 33 students
Fort Mackenzie High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
620 Lewis Street
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-8730
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-8730
Grades: 6-8
| 18 students
Normative Services (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5 Lane Lane
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-6878
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-6878
Grades: 3-12
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sheridan County, WY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sheridan County, WY include Big Horn Elementary School, Sagebrush Elementary School and Woodland Park Elementary School. Sheridan County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wyoming.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sheridan County?
17 public elementary schools are located in Sheridan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan County?
Sheridan County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Sheridan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Sheridan County include: Woodland Park Elementary School vs. Sagebrush Elementary School, Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School vs. Highland Park Elementary School, Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School vs. Meadowlark Elementary School
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