Highland Park Elementary

Highland Park Elementary serves 305 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Sheridan, Wyoming, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing elementary schools. Ranked 50th out of 302 Wyoming elementary schools, placing it in the 84th percentile statewide, the school demonstrates strong academic achievement with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. The school's academic excellence shines through in standardized test performance, with 77% of students achieving proficiency or above in mathematics and 72% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and reading.

With 22 full-time equivalent teachers serving the student body, Highland Park maintains a favorable 13.9-to-1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention and support. The school draws families from a stable community where the median household income reaches $67,276 and home values average $332,700. About one-third of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, reflecting an education-focused community environment.

The relatively low poverty rate of 9.6% indicates economic stability that often correlates with strong school support and student success. Highland Park Elementary operates in Sheridan's remote town setting, providing quality education to families who value both academic excellence and the close-knit community atmosphere that smaller Wyoming towns offer.