For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,911 students in 82604, WY (there are 3 private schools, serving 421 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 82604, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top ranked public schools in 82604, WY are Ft. Caspar Academy, Paradise Valley Elementary School and Southridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 82604 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 82604, WY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best 82604, WY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ft. Caspar Academy
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4100 West 38th Street
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-3400
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-3400
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Paradise Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22 Magnolia
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-4584
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-4584
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Southridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 West 29th Street
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-1900
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-1900
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
C Y Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2900 Cyclone Drive
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-2700
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 776 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Oregon Trail Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6332 Buckboard Road
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-6200
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-6200
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Poison Spider Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14200 Poison Spider Road
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-6900
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-6900
Gr: K-8 | 187 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Journey Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2014 Hickory Street
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-3700
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Roosevelt High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Independence Court
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-1400
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
15651 Highway 487
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 473-1224
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 473-1224
Gr: K-5 | 6 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
82604, Wyoming Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 North 3rd Avenue
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-6500
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
2300 Bellaire Drive
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 577-6735
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 577-6735
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 82604, WY?
The top ranked public schools in 82604, WY include Ft. Caspar Academy, Paradise Valley Elementary School and Southridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 82604?
9 public schools are located in 82604.
What percentage of students in 82604 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 82604 are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in 82604?
82604 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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