Best 82072 Wyoming Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,323 students in 82072, WY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 82072, WY are Indian Paintbrush Elementary School, Laramie Middle School and Slade Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 82072 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 82072, WY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wyoming public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public elementary school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

Best 82072, WY Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Paintbrush Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1653 North 28th Street
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4490
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Laramie Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1355 North 22nd
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4430
Gr: 6-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Slade Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1223 Shield Street
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4446
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Cathedral Home For Children
Alternative School
4989 North 3rd Street
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 745-8997
Gr: 4-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 82072, WY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 82072, WY include Indian Paintbrush Elementary School, Laramie Middle School and Slade Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 82072?
4 public elementary schools are located in 82072.
What is the racial composition of students in 82072?
82072 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

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