For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,909 students in 82601, WY (there are 3 private schools, serving 120 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 82601, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top ranked public schools in 82601, WY are Sagewood Elementary School, Casper Classical Academy and Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 82601 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 82601, WY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best 82601, WY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sagewood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2451 Shattuck Avenue
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-3300
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Casper Classical Academy
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 South Beverly
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-3160
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-3160
Gr: 6-9 | 510 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 West 9th Street
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-3200
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-3200
Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
945 North Jane Street
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-4100
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Natrona County High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
930 South Elm
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-1700
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,727 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Dean Morgan Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1440 South Elm
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-2500
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Crest Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4445 South Poplar
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-4200
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-4200
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1230 West 15th Street
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-4700
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Bar Nunn Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2050 Siebke Drive
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-4000
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
82601, Wyoming Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1400 South Fairdale Avenue
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 577-4527
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 577-4527
Gr: PK-6 | 224 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
900 South Beverly
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-2300
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
1927 South Walnut
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 577-4535
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 577-4535
Gr: K-6 | 146 students Minority enrollment: 5%
1536 Oakcrest Ave.
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-1300
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 191 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
522 South Jefferson
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 577-4542
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 577-4542
Gr: PK-6 | 135 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
129 North Elk Street
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-6300
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 82601, WY?
The top ranked public schools in 82601, WY include Sagewood Elementary School, Casper Classical Academy and Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 82601?
9 public schools are located in 82601.
What percentage of students in 82601 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 82601 are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in 82601?
82601 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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