For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,042 students in 82070, WY (there are 1 private school, serving 80 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 82070, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top-ranked public schools in 82070, WY are Snowy Range Academy, Spring Creek Elementary School and Velma Linford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 82070 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 82070, WY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 82070, WY Public Schools (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 82070, WY?
The top-ranked public schools in 82070, WY include Snowy Range Academy, Spring Creek Elementary School and Velma Linford Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 82070?
7 public schools are located in 82070.
What percentage of students in 82070 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 82070 are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in 82070?
82070 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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