For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,094 students in Laramie, WY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Laramie, WY are Spring Creek Elementary School, Slade Elementary School and Velma Linford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laramie, WY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Wyoming public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Laramie have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wyoming public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public preschool average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Laramie, WY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #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 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%
Laramie, Wyoming Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
801 South 24th Street
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4450
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4450
Gr: K-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Laramie, WY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Laramie, WY include Spring Creek Elementary School, Slade Elementary School and Velma Linford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Laramie?
4 public preschools are located in Laramie.
What is the racial composition of students in Laramie?
Laramie public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public preschools average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
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