For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 4,001 students in Sweetwater County, WY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sweetwater County, WY are Harrison Elementary School, Truman Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sweetwater County, WY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sweetwater County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public elementary school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sweetwater County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1825 Alabama Drive
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1700
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1700
Grades: K-5
| 218 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1055 West Teton Boulevard
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1900
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1900
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
750 West 5th North
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-2000
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-2000
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Rank: #44.
Farson-eden Middle School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Highway 28
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Grades: 6-8
| 44 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
350 Monroe Avenue
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4400
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 519 students
Rank: #66.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 Monroe Avenue
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4000
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4000
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
Rank: #77.
Farson-eden Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 Highway 28
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Grades: K-5
| 47 students
Rank: #88.
Mckinnon Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Us Highway 414
Mc Kinnon, WY 82938
(307) 874-6199
Mc Kinnon, WY 82938
(307) 874-6199
Grades: K-6
| 14 students
Rank: #99.
Desert Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 Bugas Street
Wamsutter, WY 82336
(307) 324-7811
Wamsutter, WY 82336
(307) 324-7811
Grades: K-6
| 21 students
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: n/an/a
200 1st Street
Granger, WY 82934
(307) 875-4840
Granger, WY 82934
(307) 875-4840
Grades: K-5
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Roosevelt Learning Center
Special Education School
440 Dewar Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82901
(307) 362-6525
Rock Springs, WY 82901
(307) 362-6525
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Sweetwater County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 Bluebell Ave
Bairoil, WY 82322
(307) 328-9215
Bairoil, WY 82322
(307) 328-9215
Grades: K-5
| 8 students
2200 East Teton Boulevard
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1800
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1800
Grades: K-4
| 221 students
915 Edgar
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3210
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3210
Grades: K-4
| 179 students
250 Monroe Avenue
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4000
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4000
Grades: 5-6
| 384 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 elementary schools in Sweetwater County, WY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sweetwater County, WY include Harrison Elementary School, Truman Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sweetwater County?
18 public elementary schools are located in Sweetwater County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sweetwater County?
Sweetwater County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Sweetwater County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Sweetwater County include: Truman Elementary School vs. Harrison Elementary School, Harrison Elementary School vs. Truman Elementary School
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