For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,441 students in 82609, WY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 82609, WY are Summit Elementary School, Verda James Elementary School and Centennial Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 82609 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 82609, WY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best 82609, WY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2210 Waterford Street
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3000
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3000
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Verda James Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Carriage Lane
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-1100
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-1100
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1421 Waterford
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-2900
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 767 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Manor Heights Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 East 15th Street
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-1800
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-1800
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Pineview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
639 Payne Avenue
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-6000
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Woods Learning Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Walsh Drive
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3900
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3900
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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
82609, Wyoming Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
900 South Beverly Street
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 577-4400
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 577-4400
Gr: 7-9 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
600 North Huber Drive
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3800
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 82609, WY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 82609, WY include Summit Elementary School, Verda James Elementary School and Centennial Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 82609?
7 public elementary schools are located in 82609.
What is the racial composition of students in 82609?
82609 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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