For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,159 students in 82009, WY (there are 2 private schools, serving 155 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, Davis 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 48%), 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 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best 82009, WY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jessup Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6113 Evers Boulevard
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2570
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2570
Grades: K-6
| 211 students
Rank: #22.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6309 Yellowstone Road
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2600
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2600
Grades: K-6
| 323 students
Rank: #33.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 316 students
Rank: #44.
Prairie Wind Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11400 Yellowstone Road
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2340
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2340
Grades: K-6
| 443 students
Rank: #55.
Mccormick Junior High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6000 Education Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2650
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2650
Grades: 7-8
| 619 students
Rank: #66.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6325 Chief Washakie Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2260
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2260
Grades: 5-6
| 485 students
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
Grades: K-6
| 308 students
Rank: #88.
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5331 Pineridge Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2595
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2595
Grades: K-4
| 170 students
Rank: #99.
Central High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5500 Education Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2680
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2680
Grades: 9-12
| 1,284 students
Rank: n/an/a
Powderhouse And Carlson
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2100
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
82009, Wyoming Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3304 East I80 Service Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 633-8040
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 633-8040
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
3304 East I-80 Service Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 633-8040
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 633-8040
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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, Davis Elementary School and Anderson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 82009?
11 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 24% (majority Hispanic).
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