For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,323 students in 82072, WY (there are , serving 42 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 82072, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top ranked public 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 schools in zipcode 82072 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 82072, WY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best 82072, WY 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 82072, WY?
The top ranked public schools in 82072, WY include Indian Paintbrush Elementary School, Laramie Middle School and Slade Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 82072?
4 public schools are located in 82072.
What percentage of students in 82072 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 82072 are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in 82072?
82072 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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