Public schools in Riverton, WY
6 open public schools with an address in Riverton, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,181
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Wyoming median 10.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Riverton public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Riverton, WY: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,181 students, an average of 364 per school. The largest campus is Riverton High School (701 students), and the largest elementary school is Rendezvous Elementary (324).
Every listed school belongs to Fremont County School District #25. 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 12.1:1, higher than 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 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 38% 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 Riverton
Elementary schools in Riverton
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Elementary School Fremont County School District #25 | PK–05 | 286 | 10.2:1 | |
| Rendezvous Elementary Fremont County School District #25 | KG–05 | 324 | 11.5:1 | |
| Willow Creek Elementary Fremont County School District #25 | KG–05 | 269 | 11.6:1 |
Middle schools in Riverton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton Middle School Fremont County School District #25 | 06–08 | 559 | 12.7:1 |
High schools in Riverton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Academy Fremont County School District #25 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 42 | 14:1 | |
| Riverton High School Fremont County School District #25 | 09–12 | 701 | 16.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60%
- Hispanic11%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native20.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Riverton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,181 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Riverton
How many public schools are in Riverton, WY?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Riverton: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,181 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Riverton?
All listed public schools with an address in Riverton belong to Fremont County School District #25. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Riverton?
Riverton High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Riverton, with 701 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Riverton?
No school with an address in Riverton 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 Riverton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Riverton public schools is 12.1:1, higher than 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 Riverton 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