Wyoming is the #47 largest school system in the United States, serving 92,909 students across the 359 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are 39 private schools, serving 2,648 students). 97% of all K-12 students in Wyoming are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Wyoming is 48%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 54%.
The top ranked public schools in Wyoming are Burlington High School, Poder Academy and Wilson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 23% (majority Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(WY) School Average
American Indian
3%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
14%
Black
1%
White
77%
Two or more races
4%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Wyoming (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Burlington High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
109 School Avenue
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Rank: #22.
Poder Academy
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
2201 Morrie Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 632-2248
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 632-2248
Rank: #33.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
5200 Hhr Ranch Road
Jackson, WY 83001
(307) 733-3077
Jackson, WY 83001
(307) 733-3077
Rank: #44.
Sagebrush Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
1685 Hillpond Drive
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-9059
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-9059
Rank: #55.
Big Horn High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
333 Us Highway 335
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 674-8190
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 674-8190
Rank: #66.
Southeast High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1 Lacy Street
Yoder, WY 82244
(307) 532-7176
Yoder, WY 82244
(307) 532-7176
Rank: #77.
Big Horn Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: K-5
333 Us Highway 335
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 672-3497
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 672-3497
Rank: #88.
Thermopolis Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 74% (Top 10%)
Grades: 5-8
1450 Valleyview Drive
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6551
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6551
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
109 School Avenue
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Gilchrist Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-6
1108 Happy Jack Road
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 771-2285
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 771-2285
Best Wyoming Public Schools by County (2024)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wyoming?
The top ranked public schools in Wyoming include Burlington High School, Poder Academy and Wilson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wyoming?
359 public schools are located in Wyoming.
What percentage of students in Wyoming go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Wyoming are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wyoming?
Minority enrollment in Wyoming is 23% (majority Hispanic)
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