For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 420 students in 82839, WY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 82839, WY are Tongue River Elementary School, Tongue River Middle School and Slack Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 82839 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 82839, WY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wyoming public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best 82839, WY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tongue River Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1351 Dayton Street
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-2206
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-2206
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Tongue River Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1251 Dayton Street
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-9533
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-9533
Gr: 6-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Slack Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
562 County Road 144
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-2206
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-2206
Gr: K-5 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 82839, WY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 82839, WY include Tongue River Elementary School, Tongue River Middle School and Slack Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 82839?
4 public elementary schools are located in 82839.
What is the racial composition of students in 82839?
82839 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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