Wyoming is the #47 largest school system in the United States, serving 89,935 students across the 360 public schools for the 2026-27 school year (there are 38 private schools, serving 2,555 students). 97% of all K-12 students in Wyoming attend public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Wyoming is 49%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 53%.
The top-ranked public schools in Wyoming are Poder Academy, Wilson Elementary School, and Big Horn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 25%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 12:1.
Top-Ranked Public Schools in Wyoming (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
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-6
2201 Morrie Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 632-2248
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 632-2248
Rank: #22.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
5200 Hhr Ranch Road
Jackson, WY 83001
(307) 733-3077
Jackson, WY 83001
(307) 733-3077
Rank: #33.
Big Horn Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
333 Us Highway 335
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 672-3497
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 672-3497
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Big Horn High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
333 Us Highway 335
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 674-8190
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 674-8190
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sagebrush Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
1685 Hillpond Drive
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-9059
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-9059
Rank: #66.
Alta Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: ≥80% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥80% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
15 Alta School Road
Alta, WY 83414
(307) 353-2472
Alta, WY 83414
(307) 353-2472
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Cokeville Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Grades: K-6
250 North Sage
Cokeville, WY 83114
(307) 279-3233
Cokeville, WY 83114
(307) 279-3233
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Osmond Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading: 78% (Top 5%)
Grades: 4-6
3120 State Highway 241
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-9457
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-9457
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Big Horn Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
333 Us Highway 335
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 674-8190
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 674-8190
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Colter Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
1855 High School Road
Jackson, WY 83001
(307) 733-9651
Jackson, WY 83001
(307) 733-9651
Overview
This State (WY)
US
# Schools
360 Schools
100,274 Schools
# Students
89,935 Students
49,273,234 Students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
# Teachers
7,418 Teachers
3,176,846 Teachers
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Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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Student By Grade
State Acdeamy
State Average (WY)
National Average
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
43%
Graduation Rate
81.4%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.71
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# American Indian Students
2,879 Students
465,607 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
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# Asian Students
556 Students
2,805,284 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
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# Hispanic Students
14,403 Students
14,933,108 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
30%
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# Black Students
766 Students
7,261,526 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
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# White Students
67,641 Students
20,989,144 Students
% White Students
75%
43%
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# Hawaiian Students
135 Students
196,826 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,555 Students
2,585,770 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
State Revenue and Spending
This State (WY)
Statewide Total Revenue
$2,039 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Statewide Total Spending
$1,983 MM
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Revenue / Student
$22,676
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Spending / Student
$22,046
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Best Wyoming Public Schools by County (2026-27)
Popular neighborhoods: Granite (1 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wyoming?
The top-ranked public schools in Wyoming include Poder Academy, Wilson Elementary School, and Big Horn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wyoming?
360 public schools are located in Wyoming.
What percentage of students in Wyoming go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Wyoming attend public schools (compared to the national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wyoming?
Minority enrollment in Wyoming is 25%, with the majority being Hispanic.
Which public schools in Wyoming are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wyoming include: Twin Spruce Junior High School vs. Sage Valley Junior High School, Natrona County High School vs. Kelly Walsh High School, Thunder Basin High School vs. Campbell County High School
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