For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,862 students in Powell, WY.
The top ranked public schools in Powell, WY are Parkside Elementary School, Westside Elementary School and Powell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Powell, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Powell have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Powell, WY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
125 South Douglas Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6182
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6182
Gr: K-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
555 Grand Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6184
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6184
Gr: K-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Powell Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
369 East 3rd Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6185
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6185
Gr: 6-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
278 East Monroe Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6183
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6183
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Powell High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1151 East 7th Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6181
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6181
Gr: 9-12 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
363 Road 1ab
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 645-3241
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 645-3241
Gr: K-5 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #77.
Shoshone Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
140 North Ferris Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6187
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6187
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Powell, Wyoming 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Northwest Wyoming Treatment Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1106 Julie Lane
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 271-7460
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 271-7460
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Powell, WY?
The top ranked public schools in Powell, WY include Parkside Elementary School, Westside Elementary School and Powell Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Powell?
7 public schools are located in Powell.
What is the racial composition of students in Powell?
Powell public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Powell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Powell include: Powell Middle School vs. Powell High School, Southside Elementary School vs. Westside Elementary School, Parkside Elementary School vs. Westside Elementary School
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