For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 4,001 students in Sweetwater County, WY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sweetwater County, WY are Washington Elementary School, Farson-eden Middle School and Harrison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sweetwater County, WY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sweetwater County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public elementary school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sweetwater County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
750 West 5th North
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-2000
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-2000
Gr: K-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Farson-eden Middle School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Highway 28
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1825 Alabama Drive
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1700
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1700
Gr: K-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Farson-eden Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Highway 28
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Gr: K-5 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
350 Monroe Avenue
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4400
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Monroe Avenue
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4000
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4000
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1055 West Teton Boulevard
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1900
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1900
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Mckinnon Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Us Highway 414
Mc Kinnon, WY 82938
(307) 874-6199
Mc Kinnon, WY 82938
(307) 874-6199
Gr: K-6 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Northpark Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 North Park Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3235
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3235
Gr: K-3 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
Desert Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 Bugas Street
Wamsutter, WY 82336
(307) 324-7811
Wamsutter, WY 82336
(307) 324-7811
Gr: K-6 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1111.
Pilot Butte Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1003 Summit Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3464
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3464
Gr: 4-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1212.
Sage Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
903 Summit Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3270
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3270
Gr: K-3 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1313.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 G Street
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3425
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3425
Gr: 4-6 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1414.
Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Walnut
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3225
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3225
Gr: K-3 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1515.
Stagecoach Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Stagecoach Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3265
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3265
Gr: K-3 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1616.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Desert Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3200
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3200
Gr: K-3 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
200 1st Street
Granger, WY 82934
(307) 875-4840
Granger, WY 82934
(307) 875-4840
Gr: K-5 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Roosevelt Learning Center
Special Education School
440 Dewar Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82901
(307) 362-6525
Rock Springs, WY 82901
(307) 362-6525
Gr: 1-12
Sweetwater County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 Bluebell Ave
Bairoil, WY 82322
(307) 328-9215
Bairoil, WY 82322
(307) 328-9215
Gr: K-5 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
2200 East Teton Boulevard
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1800
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1800
Gr: K-4 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
915 Edgar
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3210
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3210
Gr: K-4 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
250 Monroe Avenue
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4000
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4000
Gr: 5-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
3400 Foothill Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3260
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3260
Gr: K-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Superior Academy (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Gobel Street
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3490
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3490
Gr: 7-9 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 17%
P.o. Box 1089
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3280
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3280
Gr: K-6 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 22%
P.o. Box 1089
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3242
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3242
Gr: K-6 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
3501 Dewar Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3250
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3250
Gr: K-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
P.o. Box 1089
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3270
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3270
Gr: K-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sweetwater County, WY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sweetwater County, WY include Washington Elementary School, Farson-eden Middle School and Harrison Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sweetwater County?
18 public elementary schools are located in Sweetwater County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sweetwater County?
Sweetwater County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Sweetwater County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Sweetwater County include: Truman Elementary School vs. Harrison Elementary School, Harrison Elementary School vs. Truman Elementary School
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