For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,514 students in 82609, WY (there are , serving 23 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 82609, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top-ranked public schools in 82609, WY are Summit Elementary School, Verda James Elementary School and Kelly Walsh High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 82609 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 82609, WY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best 82609, WY 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2210 Waterford Street
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3000
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3000
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Verda James Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Carriage Lane
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-1100
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-1100
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Kelly Walsh High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3500 East 12th Street
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-2000
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1421 Waterford
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-2900
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Manor Heights Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 East 15th Street
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-1800
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-1800
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Pineview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
639 Payne Avenue
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-6000
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Woods Learning Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Walsh Drive
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3900
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3900
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Wyoming Behavioral Institute
Alternative School
2521 East 15th Street
Casper, WY 82609
(800) 457-9312
Casper, WY 82609
(800) 457-9312
Gr: K-12
82609, Wyoming 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
900 South Beverly Street
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 577-4400
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 577-4400
Gr: 7-9 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
600 North Huber Drive
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3800
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 82609, WY?
The top-ranked public schools in 82609, WY include Summit Elementary School, Verda James Elementary School and Kelly Walsh High School.
How many public schools are located in 82609?
8 public schools are located in 82609.
What percentage of students in 82609 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 82609 are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in 82609?
82609 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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