For the 2025-26 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 3,855 students in Albany County, WY (there are , serving 122 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Albany County, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top ranked public schools in Albany County, 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.
Albany County, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Albany County 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 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Albany County (2025-26)
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 | 256 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 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Uw Laboratory School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Dept 3374, 1000 E. University
Laramie, WY 82071
(307) 721-2155
Laramie, WY 82071
(307) 721-2155
Gr: K-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 707 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 | 389 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 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Beitel Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
811 South 17th Street
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4436
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4436
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
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 | 1,111 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1111.
Rock River Junior High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
262 N. Morris
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Gr: 7-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Rock River High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
262 North Morris
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1414.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2771 Highway 130
Centennial, WY 82055
(307) 745-9585
Centennial, WY 82055
(307) 745-9585
Gr: K-5 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #1515.
Rock River Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
262 North Morris
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Gr: PK-6 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1616.
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 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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
Albany County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
666 Albany County Rd
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Gr: K-8
Garrett Route
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
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 schools in Albany County, WY?
The top ranked public schools in Albany County, WY include Snowy Range Academy, Indian Paintbrush Elementary School and Spring Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Albany County?
17 public schools are located in Albany County.
What percentage of students in Albany County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Albany County are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Albany County?
Albany County public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Albany County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Albany County include: Whiting High School vs. Laramie High School, Uw Laboratory School vs. Snowy Range Academy, Snowy Range Academy vs. Uw Laboratory School
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