For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,648 students in Laramie, WY (there are 2 private schools, serving 122 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Laramie, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top-ranked public schools in Laramie, WY are Snowy Range Academy, Indian Paintbrush Elementary School and Spring Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laramie, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Laramie have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Laramie, WY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Snowy Range Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4037 Grand Avenue
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 745-9930
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 745-9930
Gr: K-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Indian Paintbrush Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1653 North 28th Street
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4490
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4490
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1203 Russell
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4410
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4410
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Uw Laboratory School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 E Lewis Street
Laramie, WY 82071
(307) 721-2155
Laramie, WY 82071
(307) 721-2155
Gr: K-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Laramie Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1355 North 22nd
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4430
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4430
Gr: 6-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Slade Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1223 Shield Street
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4446
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4446
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Velma Linford Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 South Johnson
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4439
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4439
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Laramie High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1710 Boulder Drive
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4420
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4420
Gr: 9-12 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Laramie Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
608 South 4th Street
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 742-2554
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 742-2554
Gr: PK-6 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Lewis Road
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 745-5720
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 745-5720
Gr: K-5 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1111.
Whiting High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 South 24th Street
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4449
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4449
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Cathedral Home For Children
Alternative School
4989 North 3rd Street
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 745-8997
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 745-8997
Gr: 4-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Laramie, WY?
The top-ranked public schools in Laramie, WY include Snowy Range Academy, Indian Paintbrush Elementary School and Spring Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Laramie?
12 public schools are located in Laramie.
What percentage of students in Laramie go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Laramie are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Laramie?
Laramie public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Laramie are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Laramie include: Whiting High School vs. Laramie High School, Snowy Range Academy vs. Uw Laboratory School, Uw Laboratory School vs. Snowy Range Academy
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