For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 3,465 students in 82717, WY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 82717, WY are Sunflower Elementary School, Wagonwheel Elementary School and Pronghorn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 82717 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 82717, WY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 82717, WY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sunflower Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2500 South Dogwood Avenue
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 686-0631
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 686-0631
Gr: K-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wagonwheel Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Hemlock
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 686-1060
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 686-1060
Gr: PK-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Pronghorn Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3005 Oakcrest Drive
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-1676
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-1676
Gr: K-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Paintbrush Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 West Lakeway Road
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 686-1778
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 686-1778
Gr: K-6 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
4-j Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2830 Highway 50a
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-3076
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-3076
Gr: K-6 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Prairie Wind Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Overdale Drive
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-7289
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-7289
Gr: K-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Recluse School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31 Greenough Road
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-9612
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-9612
Gr: K-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Conestoga Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Sleepy Hollow Boulevard
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 686-2373
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 686-2373
Gr: K-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
816 East 7th Street
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-4740
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-4740
Gr: K-6 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1010.
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Tanner Drive
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 686-3058
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 686-3058
Gr: K-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 South Butler Spaeth Road
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-7291
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-7291
Gr: K-6 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1212.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1017 Gabriel Drive
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-7293
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-7293
Gr: K-6 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1313.
Rawhide Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Prospector Parkway
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-0774
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-0774
Gr: K-6 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 82717, WY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 82717, WY include Sunflower Elementary School, Wagonwheel Elementary School and Pronghorn Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 82717?
13 public elementary schools are located in 82717.
What is the racial composition of students in 82717?
82717 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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