For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,192 students in Washakie County, WY (there are 2 private schools, serving 68 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Washakie County, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top ranked public schools in Washakie County, WY are South Side Elementary School, Ten Sleep K-12 and Worland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washakie County, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Washakie County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Washakie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1229 Howell Avenue
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-3306
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-3306
Grades: 2-3
| 162 students
Rank: #22.
Ten Sleep K-12
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
242 Cedar Street
Ten Sleep, WY 82442
(307) 366-2233
Ten Sleep, WY 82442
(307) 366-2233
Grades: PK-12
| 102 students
Rank: #33.
Worland Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2150 Howell Avenue
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-3233
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-3233
Grades: 6-8
| 233 students
Rank: #44.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
810 South 6th Street
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-4298
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-4298
Grades: 4-5
| 185 students
Rank: #55.
Worland High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 South 17th Street
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-2412
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-2412
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Rank: n/an/a
203 North 15th Street
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-4662
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-4662
Grades: K-1
| 144 students
Rank: n/an/a
White Hawk Academy
Alternative School
801 South 17th Street
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-9286
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-9286
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wyoming Boys School
Alternative School
1550 Highway 20 South
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-5377
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-5377
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Washakie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 105
Ten Sleep, WY 82442
(307) 366-2233
Ten Sleep, WY 82442
(307) 366-2233
Grades: K-6
| 42 students
P.o. Box 105
Ten Sleep, WY 82442
(307) 366-2233
Ten Sleep, WY 82442
(307) 366-2233
Grades: 7-8
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Washakie County, WY?
The top ranked public schools in Washakie County, WY include South Side Elementary School, Ten Sleep K-12 and Worland Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Washakie County?
8 public schools are located in Washakie County.
What percentage of students in Washakie County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Washakie County are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washakie County?
Washakie County public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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