Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438 Best Public Schools in Rock Springs, WY (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Rock Springs Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,617 students in Rock Springs, WY (there are 1 private school, serving 90 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Rock Springs, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rock Springs, WY are Rock Springs Junior High School, Northpark Elementary School and Pilot Butte Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rock Springs, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Rock Springs have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Rock Springs, WY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rock Springs Junior High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3500 Foothill Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3474
Gr: 7-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Northpark Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 North Park Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3235
Gr: K-3 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Pilot Butte Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1003 Summit Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3464
Gr: 4-6 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Sage Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
903 Summit Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3270
Gr: K-3 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
305 G Street
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3425
Gr: 4-6 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1115 Walnut
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3225
Gr: K-3 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Stagecoach Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 Stagecoach Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3265
Gr: K-3 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Rock Springs High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1375 James Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3440
Gr: 9-12 | 1,393 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Black Butte High School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2410 College Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3290
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Desert Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3200
Gr: K-3 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Roosevelt Learning Center
Special Education School
440 Dewar Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82901
(307) 362-6525
Gr: 1-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Rock Springs, WY?
The top-ranked public schools in Rock Springs, WY include Rock Springs Junior High School, Northpark Elementary School and Pilot Butte Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rock Springs?
11 public schools are located in Rock Springs.
What percentage of students in Rock Springs go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Rock Springs are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rock Springs?
Rock Springs public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rock Springs are often viewed compared to one another?

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (WY):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

Can Students Be Legally Prosecuted for School Fights?
Can Students Be Legally Prosecuted for School Fights?
 What are the Benefits of Public School Over Homeschooling?
What are the Benefits of Public School Over Homeschooling?
School Rankings by Category
School Rankings by Category
 Education Funding in America (2025 Update)
Education Funding in America (2025 Update)
 Changing Demographics Will Alter the Diversity of Public Schools
Changing Demographics Will Alter the Diversity of Public Schools

More Articles

Public School Policies
Parenting and Learning Issues
Evaluating Public Schools
Local School Topics
Teaching