For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 3,529 students in 82717, WY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 82717, WY are Wagonwheel Elementary School, Pronghorn Elementary School and Sunflower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 82717 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 82717, WY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best 82717, WY Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wagonwheel Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-6
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Pronghorn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3005 Oakcrest Drive
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-1676
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-1676
Grades: K-6
| 363 students
Rank: #33.
Sunflower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2500 South Dogwood Avenue
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 686-0631
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 686-0631
Grades: K-6
| 294 students
Rank: #44.
Paintbrush Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Grades: K-6
| 278 students
Rank: #55.
Meadowlark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
816 East 7th Street
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-4740
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-4740
Grades: K-6
| 212 students
Rank: #66.
Prairie Wind Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Overdale Drive
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-7289
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-7289
Grades: K-6
| 367 students
Rank: #77.
Recluse School
Magnet 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
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Rank: #88.
Rawhide Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Prospector Parkway
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-0774
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-0774
Grades: K-6
| 118 students
Rank: #99.
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Tanner Drive
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 686-3058
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 686-3058
Grades: K-6
| 406 students
Rank: #1010.
Lakeview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1017 Gabriel Drive
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-7293
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-7293
Grades: K-6
| 388 students
Rank: #1111.
Conestoga Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Sleepy Hollow Boulevard
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 686-2373
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 686-2373
Grades: K-6
| 373 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
4-j Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2830 Highway 50a
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-3076
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-3076
Grades: K-6
| 41 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | 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
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 82717, WY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 82717, WY include Wagonwheel Elementary School, Pronghorn Elementary School and Sunflower Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 82717?
13 public elementary schools are located in 82717.
What is the racial composition of students in 82717?
82717 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
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