For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 764 students in Platte County, WY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Platte County, WY are Wheatland Middle School, Glendo Elementary School and West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Platte County, WY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Platte County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Platte County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheatland Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2600 West Mariposa Parkway
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-1518
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-1518
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Glendo Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 Paige Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 735-4471
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 735-4471
Gr: PK-6 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 20th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-4180
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-4180
Gr: 3-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
555 South Wyoming Avenue
Guernsey, WY 82214
(307) 836-2733
Guernsey, WY 82214
(307) 836-2733
Gr: K-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Glendo Day Program
Special Education School
305 North Paige Ave
Glendo, WY 82213
(307) 735-4229
Glendo, WY 82213
(307) 735-4229
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
1350 Oak Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-3836
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-3836
Gr: K-2 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
2616 Palmer Canyon Road
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 241-0034
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 241-0034
Gr: K-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: n/an/a
Prairie View Community School
Charter School
406 5th Street
Chugwater, WY 82210
(307) 422-3501
Chugwater, WY 82210
(307) 422-3501
Gr: K-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Platte County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
406 5th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Gr: PK-6 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
406 5th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
406 5th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Gr: 7-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
406 5th Street
Chugwater, WY 82210
(307) 422-3501
Chugwater, WY 82210
(307) 422-3501
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
305 Paige Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 735-4471
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 735-4471
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
3284 State Highway 34
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-4219
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-4219
Gr: K-8 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Platte County, WY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Platte County, WY include Wheatland Middle School, Glendo Elementary School and West Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Platte County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Platte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Platte County?
Platte County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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