Top 10 Best Laramie County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 45 public schools serving 15,254 students in Laramie County, WY (there are 5 private schools, serving 441 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Laramie County, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top ranked public schools in Laramie County, WY are Poder Academy, Gilchrist Elementary School and Albin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laramie County, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 54% statewide average). Schools in Laramie County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).

Best Laramie County Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poder Academy
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2201 Morrie Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 632-2248
Grades: K-5
| 163 students
Rank: #22.
Gilchrist Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1108 Happy Jack Road
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 771-2285
Grades: K-6
| 100 students
Rank: #33.
Albin Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
426 5th Avenue
Albin, WY 82050
(307) 245-4090
Grades: K-6
| 32 students
Rank: #44.
Poder Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2201 Morrie Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 632-2248
Grades: 6-12
| 120 students
Rank: #55.
Pioneer Park Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1407 Cosgriff Court
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2316
Grades: K-6
| 368 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2204 Plain View Road
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2606
Grades: K-4
| 290 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Jessup Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6113 Evers Boulevard
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2570
Grades: K-6
| 254 students
Rank: #88.
Mccormick Junior High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6000 Education Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2650
Grades: 7-8
| 717 students
Rank: #99.
Dildine Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4312 Van Buren Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2320
Grades: K-4
| 281 students
Rank: #1010.
Burns Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
630 East 4th
Burns, WY 82053
(307) 245-4150
Grades: PK-6
| 274 students
Rank: #1111.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3501 Evans Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2376
Grades: 4-6
| 72 students
Rank: #1212.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6325 Chief Washakie Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2260
Grades: 5-6
| 548 students
Rank: #1313.
Prairie Wind Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11400 Yellowstone Road
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2340
Grades: K-6
| 477 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4500 Happy Jack Road
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2305
Grades: K-6
| 378 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Hobbs Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5710 Syracuse Road
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2560
Grades: K-6
| 337 students
Rank: #1616.
Pine Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
503 Elm Street
Pine Bluffs, WY 82082
(307) 245-4070
Grades: PK-6
| 193 students
Rank: #1717.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6309 Yellowstone Road
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2600
Grades: K-6
| 354 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5331 Pineridge Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2595
Grades: K-4
| 164 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
502 Maple Street
Pine Bluffs, WY 82082
(307) 245-4000
Grades: 7-12
| 185 students
Rank: #2020.
Willadsen Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
645 Road 102
Granite Canon, WY 82059
(307) 771-2295
Grades: K-6
| 16 students
Rank: #2121.
Clawson Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
376 Road 228a
Horse Creek, WY 82061
(307) 771-2291
Grades: K-6
| 4 students
Rank: #2222.
Deming Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
715 West 5th Ave
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2400
Grades: K-3
| 102 students
Rank: #2323.
Saddle Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6815 Wilderness Trail
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2360
Grades: K-6
| 368 students
Rank: #2424.
Baggs Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3705 Cheyenne Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2385
Grades: PK-6
| 328 students
Rank: #2525.
Carey Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3330 T-bird Dr.
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2580
Grades: 7-8
| 890 students
Rank: #2626.
Central High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5500 Education Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2680
Grades: 9-12
| 1,241 students
Rank: #2727.
East High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 East Pershing Boulevard
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2663
Grades: 9-12
| 1,557 students
Rank: #2828.
Burns Jr & Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
524 East 4th Street
Burns, WY 82053
(307) 245-4100
Grades: 7-12
| 314 students
Rank: #2929.
Carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4816 Monroe Avenue
Carpenter, WY 82054
(307) 245-4180
Grades: K-6
| 84 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Alta Vista Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1514 East 16th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2310
Grades: PK-6
| 255 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 East 10th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2610
Grades: 3-6
| 106 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Goins Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
224 Dey Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 771-2620
Grades: PK-6
| 320 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Johnson Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1236 West Allison Road
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 771-2640
Grades: 7-8
| 685 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5021 East 13th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2280
Grades: K-6
| 344 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Bain Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
903 Adams Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2525
Grades: K-6
| 241 students
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Laramie County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 38
Albin, WY 82050
(307) 246-3362
Grades: 7-12
| 53 students
714 West Fox Farm Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82003
(307) 778-7832
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
510 West 29th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2410
Grades: 4-6
| 67 students
600 West 22nd Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2420
Grades: K-3
| 131 students
3304 East I80 Service Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 633-8040
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
3304 East I-80 Service Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 633-8040
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Laramie County, WY?
The top ranked public schools in Laramie County, WY include Poder Academy, Gilchrist Elementary School and Albin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Laramie County, WY?
45 public schools are located in Laramie County, WY.
What percentage of students in Laramie County, WY go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Laramie County, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Laramie County, WY?
Laramie County, WY public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).

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