For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,526 students in Carbon County, WY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carbon County, WY are Little Snake River Valley School, Saratoga Elementary School and Encampment K-12 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbon County, WY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carbon County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public elementary school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Carbon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Little Snake River Valley School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
333 North Street
Baggs, WY 82321
(307) 383-2185
Baggs, WY 82321
(307) 383-2185
Gr: K-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Saratoga Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 West Spring Street
Saratoga, WY 82331
(307) 326-8365
Saratoga, WY 82331
(307) 326-8365
Gr: K-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Encampment K-12 School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
514 Rankin Street
Encampment, WY 82325
(307) 327-5442
Encampment, WY 82325
(307) 327-5442
Gr: K-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Rawlins Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 East Brooks Street
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-9201
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-9201
Gr: 6-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Medicine Bow Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
204 Sage Street
Medicine Bow, WY 82329
(307) 379-2345
Medicine Bow, WY 82329
(307) 379-2345
Gr: K-6 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Rawlins Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Darnley Road
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-7900
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Hanna Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 3rd Street
Hanna, WY 82327
(307) 325-6523
Hanna, WY 82327
(307) 325-6523
Gr: K-6 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Carbon County, WY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carbon County, WY include Little Snake River Valley School, Saratoga Elementary School and Encampment K-12 School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carbon County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Carbon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbon County?
Carbon County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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