For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,192 students in Washakie County, WY (there are 2 private schools, serving 68 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Washakie County, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top-ranked public schools in Washakie County, WY are Ten Sleep K-12, South Side Elementary School and Worland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washakie County, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Washakie County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Washakie County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ten Sleep K-12
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
242 Cedar Street
Ten Sleep, WY 82442
(307) 366-2233
Ten Sleep, WY 82442
(307) 366-2233
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1229 Howell Avenue
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-3306
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-3306
Gr: 2-3 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Worland High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 South 17th Street
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-2412
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-2412
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 South 6th Street
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-4298
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-4298
Gr: 4-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Worland Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2150 Howell Avenue
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-3233
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-3233
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
203 North 15th Street
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-4662
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-4662
Gr: K-1 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
White Hawk Academy
Alternative School
201 N. 15th Street
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-9289
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-9289
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Wyoming Boys School
Alternative School
1550 Highway 20 South
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-5377
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-5377
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Washakie County, WY?
The top-ranked public schools in Washakie County, WY include Ten Sleep K-12, South Side Elementary School and Worland High School.
How many public schools are located in Washakie County?
8 public schools are located in Washakie County.
What percentage of students in Washakie County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Washakie County are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washakie County?
Washakie County public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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