SonShine Academy is part of the K-12 School System of the Rocky Mountain Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Adventist Education is an accredited, world-wide education system.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- SonShine Academy is part of the K-12 School System of the Rocky Mountain Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Adventist Education is an accredited, world-wide education system.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for SonShine Academy?
The application deadline for SonShine Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to SonShine Academy is Colter High School (17.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Learning Tree Christian School (62.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Colter High School
All-boys | Alternative School
1550 Us Highway 20 S
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-6144
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-6144
17.2 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 59 students Tuition listed
Big Horn Basin Children's Center
Special Education School
250 E. Arapahoe
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-2171
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-2171
28.5 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 9 students
Learning Tree Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
820 W Fetterman St Buffalo
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-7509
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-7509
62 miles
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Veritas Academy
(Christian)
Po Box 1581
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 250-5167
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 250-5167
64.7 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 40 students
Big Horn Christian Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
201 Aspen Dr
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-9062
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-9062
66 miles
Gr: 7 | 2 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Colter High School
All-boys | Alternative School
1550 Us Highway 20 S
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-6144
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-6144
17.2 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 59 students Tuition listed
Veritas Academy
(Christian)
Po Box 1581
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 250-5167
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 250-5167
64.7 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 40 students
2300 S Hickory St
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 234-6865
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 234-6865
114.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 57 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Wyoming Behavioral Institute
All-girls | Alternative School
2521 E 15th St
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 472-2667
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 472-2667
116.1 miles
Gr: 6-11 | 23 students
Youth Emergency Services
Alternative School
905 N Gurley Ave
Gillette, WY 82716
(307) 686-0669
Gillette, WY 82716
(307) 686-0669
123.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students Avg. class size: 15 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Colter High School
All-boys | Alternative School
1550 Us Highway 20 S
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-6144
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-6144
17.2 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 59 students Tuition listed
Big Horn Basin Children's Center
Special Education School
250 E. Arapahoe
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-2171
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-2171
28.5 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 9 students
Veritas Academy
(Christian)
Po Box 1581
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 250-5167
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 250-5167
64.7 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 40 students
Big Horn Christian Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
201 Aspen Dr
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-9062
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-9062
66 miles
Gr: 7 | 2 students
Smart-Start Montessori Academy
Montessori School
1014 N 8th St W
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-7633
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-7633
71.1 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 63 students Avg. class size: 30 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Learning Tree Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
820 W Fetterman St Buffalo
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-7509
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-7509
62 miles
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Veritas Academy
(Christian)
Po Box 1581
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 250-5167
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 250-5167
64.7 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 40 students
Smart-Start Montessori Academy
Montessori School
1014 N 8th St W
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-7633
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-7633
71.1 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 63 students Avg. class size: 30 students Tuition listed
220 N 7th St E
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-5922
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-5922
71.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students
Trinity Lutheran Classical School ![Trinity Lutheran Classical School Photo]( "Trinity Lutheran Classical School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
419 E Park Ave
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 857-5710
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 857-5710
71.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
White Hawk Academy
Alternative School
201 N. 15th Street
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-9289
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-9289
0.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Worland High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 South 17th Street
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-2412
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-2412
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Worland Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2150 Howell Avenue
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-3233
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-3233
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1229 Howell Avenue
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-3306
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-3306
0.3 miles
Gr: 2-3 | 158 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
203 North 15th Street
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-4662
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-4662
0.5 miles
Gr: K-1 | 151 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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