For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,398 students in Sheridan, WY. The top ranked public elementary schools in Sheridan, WY are Sagebrush Elementary School, Woodland Park Elementary School and Highland Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheridan, WY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sheridan have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sheridan, WY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sagebrush Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Woodland Park Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Park Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 295 students
Rank: #44.
Meadowlark Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 314 students
Rank: #55.
Sheridan Junior High School
Magnet 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
| 843 students
Rank: #66.
Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 302 students
Rank: #77.
The Wright Place
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sheridan Day Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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, Wyoming Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4 Beckton Drive
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-7747
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-7747
Grades: K-3
| n/a 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, WY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sheridan, WY include Sagebrush Elementary School, Woodland Park Elementary School and Highland Park Elementary School. Sheridan has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wyoming.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sheridan?
8 public elementary schools are located in Sheridan.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan?
Sheridan public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Sheridan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Sheridan include: Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School vs. Highland Park Elementary School, Woodland Park Elementary School vs. Sagebrush Elementary School, Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School vs. Meadowlark Elementary School
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