For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 977 students in Albany County, WY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Albany County, WY are Spring Creek Elementary School, Slade Elementary School and Velma Linford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albany County, WY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Wyoming public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Albany County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wyoming public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public preschool average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Albany County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1203 Russell
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4410
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4410
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Slade Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1223 Shield Street
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4446
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4446
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Velma Linford Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 South Johnson
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4439
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4439
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Laramie Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
608 South 4th Street
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 742-2554
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 742-2554
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Rock River Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
262 North Morris
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Gr: PK-6 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Albany County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
666 Albany County Rd
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Gr: K-8
Garrett Route
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
801 South 24th Street
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4450
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4450
Gr: K-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Albany County, WY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Albany County, WY include Spring Creek Elementary School, Slade Elementary School and Velma Linford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Albany County?
5 public preschools are located in Albany County.
What is the racial composition of students in Albany County?
Albany County public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public preschools average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
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