For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,202 students in 82009, WY (there are 2 private schools, serving 156 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 82009, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top-ranked public schools in 82009, WY are Jessup Elementary School, Prairie Wind Elementary School and Anderson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 82009 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 82009, WY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 82009, WY Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jessup Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6113 Evers Boulevard
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2570
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2570
Gr: K-4 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Wind Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11400 Yellowstone Road
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2340
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2340
Gr: K-4 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2204 Plain View Road
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2606
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2606
Gr: PK-4 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5331 Pineridge Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2595
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2595
Gr: K-4 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Mccormick Junior High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6000 Education Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2650
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2650
Gr: 7-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6309 Yellowstone Road
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2600
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2600
Gr: K-4 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Hobbs Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5710 Syracuse Road
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2560
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2560
Gr: K-4 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6325 Chief Washakie Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2260
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2260
Gr: 5-6 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Central High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5500 Education Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2680
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2680
Gr: 9-12 | 1,270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Cheyenne Classical Academy
Charter School
5200 Ridge Road
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 778-8222
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 778-8222
Gr: K-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
5515 Powderhouse Rod.
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2630
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2630
Gr: 5-6 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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
82009, Wyoming Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3304 East I80 Service Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 633-8040
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 633-8040
Gr: 6-12
3304 East I-80 Service Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 633-8040
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 633-8040
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 82009, WY?
The top-ranked public schools in 82009, WY include Jessup Elementary School, Prairie Wind Elementary School and Anderson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 82009?
12 public schools are located in 82009.
What percentage of students in 82009 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 82009 are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in 82009?
82009 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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