For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 420 students in Ranchester, WY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ranchester, WY are Tongue River Elementary School, Tongue River Middle School and Slack Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ranchester, WY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ranchester have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wyoming public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Ranchester, WY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tongue River Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1351 Dayton Street
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-2206
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-2206
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 164 students
Rank: #33.
Slack Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
562 County Road 144
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-2206
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-2206
Grades: K-5
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
PO Box 819
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-9541
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-9541
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ranchester, WY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ranchester, WY include Tongue River Elementary School, Tongue River Middle School and Slack Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ranchester?
4 public elementary schools are located in Ranchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Ranchester?
Ranchester public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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