For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,355 students in 82717, WY.
The top ranked public schools in 82717, WY are Sunflower Elementary School, Wagonwheel Elementary School and Pronghorn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 82717 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 82717, WY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best 82717, WY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sunflower Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2500 South Dogwood Avenue
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 686-0631
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 686-0631
Gr: K-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wagonwheel Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Hemlock
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 686-1060
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 686-1060
Gr: PK-6 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Pronghorn Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3005 Oakcrest Drive
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-1676
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-1676
Gr: K-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Paintbrush Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 West Lakeway Road
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 686-1778
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 686-1778
Gr: K-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
4-j Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2830 Highway 50a
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-3076
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-3076
Gr: K-6 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #66.
Sage Valley Junior High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 West Lakeway Road
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-2225
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-2225
Gr: 7-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Prairie Wind Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Overdale Drive
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-7289
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-7289
Gr: K-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Recluse School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31 Greenough Road
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-9612
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-9612
Gr: K-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #99.
Conestoga Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Sleepy Hollow Boulevard
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 686-2373
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 686-2373
Gr: K-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
816 East 7th Street
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-4740
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-4740
Gr: K-6 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Tanner Drive
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 686-3058
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 686-3058
Gr: K-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Twin Spruce Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 East 7th Street
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-3144
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-3144
Gr: 7-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1313.
Thunder Basin High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Saunders Boulevard
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 687-7733
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 687-7733
Gr: 9-12 | 1,228 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1414.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 South Butler Spaeth Road
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-7291
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-7291
Gr: K-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1515.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1017 Gabriel Drive
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-7293
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-7293
Gr: K-6 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1616.
Rawhide Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Prospector Parkway
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-0774
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-0774
Gr: K-6 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1717.
Campbell County High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Camel Drive
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-7247
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-7247
Gr: 9-12 | 1,169 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1818.
Westwood High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7 Opportunity Spur
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-9809
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-9809
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 82717, WY?
The top ranked public schools in 82717, WY include Sunflower Elementary School, Wagonwheel Elementary School and Pronghorn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 82717?
18 public schools are located in 82717.
What is the racial composition of students in 82717?
82717 public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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