Public schools in Gillette, WY
20 open public schools with an address in Gillette, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
20
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,827
20 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11:1
Wyoming median 10.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Gillette public schools
The federal directory lists 20 public schools in Gillette, WY: 13 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 20 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,827 students, an average of 391 per school. The largest campus is Campbell County High School (1,212 students), and the largest elementary school is Stocktrail Elementary (554).
Campbell County School District #1 operates the most schools here (18), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11:1, similar to the statewide school median of 10.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 42% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Gillette
Elementary schools in Gillette
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-J Elementary School Campbell County School District #1 | KG–06 | 35 | 8.1:1 | |
| Buffalo Ridge Elementary Campbell County School District #1 | KG–06 | 413 | 14:1 | |
| Conestoga Elementary Campbell County School District #1 | KG–06 | 348 | 10.3:1 | |
| Hillcrest Elementary Campbell County School District #1 | KG–06 | 370 | 11:1 | |
| Lakeview Elementary Campbell County School District #1 | KG–06 | 378 | 11:1 | |
| Meadowlark Elementary Campbell County School District #1 | KG–06 | 239 | 10.9:1 | |
| Paintbrush Elementary Campbell County School District #1 | KG–06 | 266 | 10.8:1 | |
| Prairie Wind Elementary Campbell County School District #1 | KG–06 | 404 | 13.2:1 | |
| Pronghorn Elementary Campbell County School District #1 | KG–06 | 334 | 10.9:1 | |
| Rawhide Elementary Campbell County School District #1 | KG–06 | 107 | 8.1:1 | |
| Stocktrail Elementary Campbell County School District #1 | KG–06 | 554 | 15.8:1 | |
| Sunflower Elementary Campbell County School District #1 | KG–06 | 311 | 12.6:1 | |
| Wagonwheel Elementary Campbell County School District #1 | PK–06 | 244 | 10:1 |
Middle schools in Gillette
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Valley Junior High School Campbell County School District #1 | 07–08 | 589 | 12.8:1 | |
| Twin Spruce Junior High School Campbell County School District #1 | 07–08 | 667 | 14:1 |
High schools in Gillette
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County High School Campbell County School District #1 | 09–12 | 1,212 | 15.6:1 | |
| Thunder Basin High School Campbell County School District #1 | 09–12 | 1,206 | 16.2:1 | |
| Westwood High School Campbell County School District #1 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 150 | 8.3:1 | |
| Youth Emergency Services Inc. Youth Emergency Services Inc. - Administration Office · Alternative School | 07–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Gillette
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder River Basin Children's Center Northeast Wyoming BOCES · Special Education School | KG–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80%
- Hispanic14.6%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2%
Enrollment-weighted across 18 Gillette schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,827 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Gillette
How many public schools are in Gillette, WY?
The current NCES directory lists 20 open public schools with a location address in Gillette: 13 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 7,827 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Gillette?
Schools with an address in Gillette belong to 3 education agencies, led by Campbell County School District #1 (18 schools), Northeast Wyoming BOCES (1 school), Youth Emergency Services Inc. - Administration Office (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Gillette?
Campbell County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Gillette, with 1,212 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Gillette?
No school with an address in Gillette is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Wyoming.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Gillette schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Gillette public schools is 11:1, similar to the Wyoming school median of 10.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Gillette guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Wyoming cities