For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 3,961 students in Albany County, WY (there are 2 private schools, serving 122 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Albany County, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top ranked public schools in Albany County, WY are Snowy Range Academy, Uw Laboratory School and Beitel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albany County, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 54% statewide average). Schools in Albany County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Albany County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Snowy Range Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4037 Grand Avenue
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 745-9930
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 745-9930
Grades: K-8
| 239 students
Rank: #22.
Uw Laboratory School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Dept 3374, 1000 E. University
Laramie, WY 82071
(307) 721-2155
Laramie, WY 82071
(307) 721-2155
Grades: K-8
| 241 students
Rank: #33.
Beitel Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
811 South 17th Street
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4436
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4436
Grades: K-5
| 224 students
Rank: #44.
Slade Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1212 Baker
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4446
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4446
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Laramie Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1355 North 22nd
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4430
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4430
Grades: 6-8
| 719 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1203 Russell
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4410
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4410
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
Rank: #77.
Laramie High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1710 Boulder Drive
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4420
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4420
Grades: 9-12
| 1,092 students
Rank: #88.
Laramie Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
608 South 4th Street
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 742-2554
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 742-2554
Grades: PK-6
| 89 students
Rank: #99.
Rock River Junior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
262 N. Morris
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
Rank: #1010.
Indian Paintbrush Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1653 North 28th Street
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4490
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4490
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Rank: #1111.
Rock River Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
262 North Morris
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Grades: PK-6
| 50 students
Rank: #1212.
Velma Linford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 South Johnson
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4439
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4439
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #1313.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2771 Highway 130
Centennial, WY 82055
(307) 745-9585
Centennial, WY 82055
(307) 745-9585
Grades: K-6
| 3 students
Rank: #1414.
Rock River High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
262 North Morris
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #1515.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 Lewis Road
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 745-5720
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 745-5720
Grades: K-6
| 14 students
Rank: #1616.
Whiting High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 South 24th Street
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4449
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4449
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cathedral Home For Children
Alternative School
4989 North 3rd Street
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 745-8997
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 745-8997
Grades: 4-12
| 17 students
Albany County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
666 Albany County Rd
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Garrett Route
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
801 South 24th Street
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4450
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4450
Grades: K-6
| 135 students
16 Mandel Lane
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 745-3793
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 745-3793
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Albany County, WY?
The top ranked public schools in Albany County, WY include Snowy Range Academy, Uw Laboratory School and Beitel Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Albany County, WY?
17 public schools are located in Albany County, WY.
What percentage of students in Albany County, WY go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Albany County, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Albany County, WY?
Albany County, WY public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
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