For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 416 students in Thermopolis, WY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Thermopolis, WY are Thermopolis Middle School and Ralph Witters Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thermopolis, WY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Thermopolis have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wyoming public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Thermopolis, WY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thermopolis Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1450 Valleyview Drive
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6551
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6551
Grades: 5-8
| 189 students
Rank: #22.
Ralph Witters Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 Springview
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6561
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6561
Grades: PK-4
| 227 students
Rank: n/an/a
Big Horn Basin Children's Center
Special Education School
250 E. Arapahoe
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-2171
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-2171
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Thermopolis, Wyoming Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
415 Springview
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-2356
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-2356
Grades: 4-5
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Thermopolis, WY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Thermopolis, WY include Thermopolis Middle School and Ralph Witters Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Thermopolis?
3 public elementary schools are located in Thermopolis.
What is the racial composition of students in Thermopolis?
Thermopolis public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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