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Best Riverton Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 180 students in Riverton, WY (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,309 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Riverton, WY are educated in private schools (compared to the WY state average of 3%).
67% of private schools in Riverton, WY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Private Schools in Riverton, WY (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Margaret's Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
220 N 7th St E
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-5922
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students
Smart-Start Montessori Academy
Montessori School
1014 N 8th St W
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-7633
Gr: PK-2 | 63 students Avg. class size: 30 students Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran Classical School
Trinity Lutheran Classical School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
419 E Park Ave
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 857-5710
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Riverton)
This State (WY)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
180 Students
2,542 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
17 Teachers
246 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
50%
Average Class Size
21 students
13 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,080
$10,635
Average Summer Program Cost
$400
$800
Average % on Financial Aid
17%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$19,667

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.58
# American Indian Students
15 Students
43 Students
% American Indian Students
8%
2%
# Asian Students
3 Students
29 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
153 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
6%
# Black Students
3 Students
28 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
77 Students
1,349 Students
% White Students
40%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
16 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
86 Students
812 Students
% of Others Students
45%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
12 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Riverton, WY?
3 private schools are located in Riverton, WY.
What percentage of students in Riverton go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Riverton are educated in private schools (compared to the WY state average of 3%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Riverton?
67% of private schools in Riverton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Riverton are often viewed compared to one another?

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