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Best Sheridan County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 4,718 students in Sheridan County, WY (there are 2 private schools, serving 133 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Sheridan County, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%). Sheridan County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wyoming.
The top-ranked public schools in Sheridan County, WY are Big Horn Elementary School, Big Horn High School and Sagebrush Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheridan County, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Sheridan County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Sheridan County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Horn Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
333 Us Highway 335
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 672-3497
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Big Horn High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
333 Us Highway 335
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 674-8190
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sagebrush Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1685 Hillpond Drive
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-9059
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Big Horn Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
333 Us Highway 335
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 674-8190
Gr: 6-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Woodland Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1010 East Woodland Park Road
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-7937
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2 Mydland Road
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-2113
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1410 Desmet Avenue
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-3786
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Sheridan Junior High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Lewis Street
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-9745
Gr: 6-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Sheridan High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1056 Long Drive
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-2495
Gr: 9-12 | 1,001 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1053 South Sheridan Avenue
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-9333
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
Tongue River Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1351 Dayton Street
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-2206
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Tongue River High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1150 Us Highway 14
Dayton, WY 82836
(307) 655-2236
Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Tongue River Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1251 Dayton Street
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-9533
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1414.
Story Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
103 Fish Hatchery Road
Story, WY 82842
(307) 683-2316
Gr: K-5 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #1515.
Clearmont K-12 School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1600 Meade Avenue
Clearmont, WY 82835
(307) 758-4412
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1616.
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Dome Loop, Sheridan Colleg
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-8730
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1717.
Slack Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
562 County Road 144
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-2206
Gr: K-5 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1818.
The Bridge School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 Main Street
Dayton, WY 82836
(307) 655-2236
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1919.
The Wright Place
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Lewis Street
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
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wyoming Girls School
Alternative School
3500 Big Horn Avenue
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-7476
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Sheridan County, WY?
The top-ranked public schools in Sheridan County, WY include Big Horn Elementary School, Big Horn High School and Sagebrush Elementary School. Sheridan County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wyoming.
How many public schools are located in Sheridan County?
22 public schools are located in Sheridan County.
What percentage of students in Sheridan County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Sheridan County are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan County?
Sheridan County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sheridan County are often viewed compared to one another?

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