For the 2026 school year, there are 8 alternative public elementary schools serving 42 students in Wyoming.
The top-ranked alternative public elementary schools in Wyoming are The Bridge School and The Wright Place. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wyoming alternative public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public elementary school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in Wyoming (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Bridge School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Main Street
Dayton, WY 82836
(307) 655-2236
Dayton, WY 82836
(307) 655-2236
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
The Wright Place
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Lewis Street
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-8730
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-8730
Gr: 6-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Meadowlark Academy
Alternative School
3304 E I-80 Service Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 829-7355
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 829-7355
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Red Top Meadows
Alternative School
7905 Fall Creek Road
Wilson, WY 83014
(307) 733-9098
Wilson, WY 83014
(307) 733-9098
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Saint Joseph's Children's Home
Alternative School
1419 Main Street
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-4197
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-4197
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
White Hawk Academy
Alternative School
201 N. 15th Street
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-9289
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-9289
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Wyoming Behavioral Institute
Alternative School
2521 East 15th Street
Casper, WY 82609
(800) 457-9312
Casper, WY 82609
(800) 457-9312
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative public elementary schools in Wyoming?
The top-ranked alternative public elementary schools in Wyoming include The Bridge School and The Wright Place.
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Wyoming?
8 alternative public elementary schools are located in Wyoming.
What is the racial composition of students in Wyoming?
Wyoming alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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