Top 10 Best Natrona County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 13,272 students in Natrona County, WY (there are 6 private schools, serving 524 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Natrona County, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top ranked public schools in Natrona County, WY are Ft. Caspar Academy, Summit Elementary School and Casper Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Natrona County, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 54% statewide average). Schools in Natrona County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).

Best Natrona County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ft. Caspar Academy
Math: 72% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4100 West 38th Street
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-3400
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #22.
Summit Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2210 Waterford Street
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3000
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: #33.
Casper Classical Academy
Math: 52% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
900 South Beverly
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-3160
Grades: 6-9
| 447 students
Rank: #44.
C Y Middle School
Math: 52% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2900 Cyclone Drive
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 793 students
Rank: #55.
Verda James Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
701 Carriage Lane
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-1100
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #66.
Kelly Walsh High School
Math: 49% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3500 East 12th Street
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,017 students
Rank: #77.
Evansville Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
452 Texas Street
Evansville, WY 82636
(307) 253-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #88.
Park Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
140 West 9th Street
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-3200
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #99.
Southridge Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 West 29th Street
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-1900
Grades: K-5
| 326 students
Rank: #1010.
Natrona County High School
Math: 44% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
930 South Elm
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,807 students
Rank: #1111.
Paradise Valley Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
22 Magnolia
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-4584
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #1212.
Centennial Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1421 Waterford
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-2900
Grades: 6-8
| 792 students
Rank: #1313.
Sagewood Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2451 Shattuck Avenue
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #1414.
Manor Heights Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3201 East 15th Street
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-1800
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #1515.
Woods Learning Center
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 South Walsh Drive
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3900
Grades: K-8
| 176 students
Rank: #1616.
Dean Morgan Middle School
Math: 39% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1440 South Elm
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
Rank: #1717.
Oregon Trail Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6332 Buckboard Road
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-6200
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #1818.
Crest Hill Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4445 South Poplar
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-4200
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Rank: #1919.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
945 North Jane Street
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #2020.
Poison Spider Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14200 Poison Spider Road
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-6900
Grades: K-8
| 178 students
Rank: #2121.
Midwest School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
256 Lewis
Midwest, WY 82643
(307) 253-3500
Grades: PK-12
| 148 students
Rank: #2222.
Bar Nunn Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2050 Siebke Drive
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #2323.
Pineview Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
639 Payne Avenue
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #2424.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1230 West 15th Street
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #2525.
Journey Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2014 Hickory Street
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #2626.
Roosevelt High School
Alternative School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 Independence Court
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
Rank: n/an/a
15651 Highway 487
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 473-1224
Grades: K-5
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wyoming Behavioral Institute
Alternative School
2521 East 15th Street
Casper, WY 82609
(800) 457-9312
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Natrona County, WY

Natrona County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
22000 Reclamation Drive
Alcova, WY 82620
(307) 472-2079
Grades: K-5
| 1 students
900 South Beverly Street
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 577-4400
Grades: 7-9
| 383 students
1400 South Fairdale Avenue
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 577-4527
Grades: PK-6
| 224 students
900 South Beverly
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 172 students
1927 South Walnut
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 577-4535
Grades: K-6
| 146 students
1536 Oakcrest Ave.
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 191 students
522 South Jefferson
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 577-4542
Grades: PK-6
| 135 students
400 North 3rd Avenue
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
35462 Notches Road
Powder River, WY 82648
(307) 472-3939
Grades: K-6
| 2 students
600 North Huber Drive
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
2300 Bellaire Drive
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 577-6735
Grades: PK-6
| 168 students
129 North Elk Street
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Natrona County, WY?
The top ranked public schools in Natrona County, WY include Ft. Caspar Academy, Summit Elementary School and Casper Classical Academy.
How many public schools are located in Natrona County, WY?
28 public schools are located in Natrona County, WY.
What percentage of students in Natrona County, WY go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Natrona County, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Natrona County, WY?
Natrona County, WY public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).

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