For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 3,213 students in Sheridan County, WY. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sheridan County, WY are Big Horn Elementary School, Sagebrush Elementary School and Big Horn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheridan County, WY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sheridan County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wyoming public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sheridan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Horn Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
333 Us Highway 335
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 672-3497
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 672-3497
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Sagebrush Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1685 Hillpond Drive
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-9059
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-9059
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Big Horn Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
333 Us Highway 335
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 674-8190
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 674-8190
Gr: 6-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Woodland Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1010 East Woodland Park Road
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-7937
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-7937
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2 Mydland Road
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-2113
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-2113
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1410 Desmet Avenue
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-3786
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-3786
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Sheridan Junior High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Lewis Street
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-9745
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-9745
Gr: 6-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1053 South Sheridan Avenue
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-9333
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-9333
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Tongue River Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1351 Dayton Street
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-2206
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-2206
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
Tongue River Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1251 Dayton Street
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-9533
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-9533
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Story Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
103 Fish Hatchery Road
Story, WY 82842
(307) 683-2316
Story, WY 82842
(307) 683-2316
Gr: K-5 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #1212.
Clearmont K-12 School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Meade Avenue
Clearmont, WY 82835
(307) 758-4412
Clearmont, WY 82835
(307) 758-4412
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1313.
Slack Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
562 County Road 144
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-2206
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-2206
Gr: K-5 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1414.
The Bridge School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Main Street
Dayton, WY 82836
(307) 655-2236
Dayton, WY 82836
(307) 655-2236
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1515.
The Wright Place
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Lewis Street
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-8730
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-8730
Gr: 6-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Sheridan Day Program
Special Education School
909 Long Ave. Ste. A
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 675-1291
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 675-1291
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sheridan County, WY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sheridan County, WY include Big Horn Elementary School, Sagebrush Elementary School and Big Horn Middle School. Sheridan County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wyoming.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sheridan County?
17 public elementary schools are located in Sheridan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan County?
Sheridan County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Sheridan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Sheridan County include: Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School vs. Highland Park Elementary School, Woodland Park Elementary School vs. Sagebrush Elementary School, Highland Park Elementary School vs. Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School
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