Public schools in Wheatland, WY
6 open public schools with an address in Wheatland, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
862
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 Wheatland public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Wheatland, WY: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 862 students, an average of 144 per school. The largest campus is Wheatland High School (258 students), and the largest elementary school is Libbey Elementary (198).
Platte County School District #1 operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Wheatland campus. 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, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 40% 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 Wheatland
Elementary schools in Wheatland
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cozy Hollow Elementary Albany County School District #1 | KG–08 | 3 | 3:1 | |
| Libbey Elementary Platte County School District #1 | PK–02 | 198 | 11.4:1 | |
| West Elementary Platte County School District #1 | 03–05 | 195 | 12.3:1 |
Middle schools in Wheatland
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland Middle School Platte County School District #1 | 06–08 | 192 | 12.2:1 |
High schools in Wheatland
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak High School Platte County School District #1 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 16 | 16:1 | |
| Wheatland High School Platte County School District #1 | 09–12 | 258 | 11.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.9%
- Hispanic15.4%
- Black0.5%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Wheatland schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (862 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Wheatland
How many public schools are in Wheatland, WY?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Wheatland: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 862 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Wheatland?
Schools with an address in Wheatland belong to 2 education agencies, led by Platte County School District #1 (5 schools), Albany County School District #1 (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 Wheatland?
Wheatland High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Wheatland, with 258 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Wheatland?
No school with an address in Wheatland 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 Wheatland schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Wheatland 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 Wheatland 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