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Best Platte County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

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 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Platte County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheatland Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2600 West Mariposa Parkway
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-1518
Gr: 6-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Glendo Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Paige Street
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 20th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-4180
Gr: 3-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
555 South Wyoming Avenue
Guernsey, WY 82214
(307) 836-2733
Gr: K-6 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Glendo Day Program
Special Education School
305 North Paige Ave
Glendo, WY 82213
(307) 735-4229
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Libbey Elementary School
1350 Oak Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-3836
Gr: PK-2 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Notch Peak Elementary School
2616 Palmer Canyon Road
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 241-0034
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: n/an/a
Prairie View Community School
Charter School
406 5th St.
Chugwater, WY 82210
(307) 298-2611
Gr: PK-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

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 25% (majority Hispanic).

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