Top 10 Best Wyoming Public Schools (2024)

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%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in WY.

Top Ranked Public Schools in Wyoming (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Burlington High School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
109 School Avenue
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Rank: #22.
Poder Academy
Charter School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
2201 Morrie Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 632-2248
Rank: #33.
Wilson Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
5200 Hhr Ranch Road
Jackson, WY 83001
(307) 733-3077
Rank: #44.
Sagebrush Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
1685 Hillpond Drive
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-9059
Rank: #55.
Big Horn High School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
333 Us Highway 335
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 674-8190
Rank: #66.
Southeast High School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1 Lacy Street
Yoder, WY 82244
(307) 532-7176
Rank: #77.
Big Horn Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: K-5
333 Us Highway 335
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 672-3497
Rank: #88.
Thermopolis Middle School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 74% (Top 10%)
Grades: 5-8
1450 Valleyview Drive
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6551
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Burlington Elementary School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
109 School Avenue
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Gilchrist Elementary School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-6
1108 Happy Jack Road
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 771-2285

Best Wyoming Public Schools by County (2024)

County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
17
3,961
26%
14
2,779
16%
25
8,645
17%
12
2,268
33%
15
2,359
12%
5
1,226
5%
34
6,658
49%
13
1,584
20%
45
15,254
31%
28
13,272
21%
16
3,934
11%
13
1,177
15%
21
4,797
12%
13
2,803
36%
13
4,206
15%

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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