Top Rankings
Albany County School District #1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 3,857 students in Albany County School District #1. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Albany County School District #1 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
17 Schools
363 Schools
# Students
3,857 Students
91,063 Students
# Teachers
325 Teachers
7,452 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Albany County School District #1, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 48 school districts in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 48 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Graduation Rate
86%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.39
# American Indian Students
31 Students
2,989 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
3%
# Asian Students
76 Students
539 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
703 Students
13,547 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
15%
# Black Students
42 Students
752 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
2,803 Students
69,613 Students
% White Students
73%
76%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
142 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
201 Students
3,481 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
47
739
# Students in K Grade:
274
6,605
# Students in 1st Grade:
268
6,355
# Students in 2nd Grade:
299
6,724
# Students in 3rd Grade:
305
6,694
# Students in 4th Grade:
281
6,832
# Students in 5th Grade:
296
6,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
323
6,917
# Students in 7th Grade:
290
7,052
# Students in 8th Grade:
272
7,165
# Students in 9th Grade:
339
7,644
# Students in 10th Grade:
307
7,470
# Students in 11th Grade:
285
7,133
# Students in 12th Grade:
271
6,753
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,407 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,219. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,906 is less than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$77 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,407
$21,219
Spending / Student
$19,906
$20,493
Best Albany County School District #1 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Snowy Range Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4037 Grand Avenue
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 745-9930
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 745-9930
Grades: K-8
| 256 students
Rank: #22.
Indian Paintbrush Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1653 North 28th Street
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4490
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4490
Grades: K-5
| 227 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1203 Russell
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4410
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4410
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Rank: #44.
Laramie Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1355 North 22nd
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4430
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4430
Grades: 6-8
| 707 students
Rank: #55.
Uw Laboratory School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Dept 3374, 1000 E. University
Laramie, WY 82071
(307) 721-2155
Laramie, WY 82071
(307) 721-2155
Grades: K-8
| 229 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Slade Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1223 Shield Street
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4446
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4446
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Velma Linford Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 South Johnson
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4439
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4439
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #88.
Rock River Junior High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
262 N. Morris
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Grades: 7-8
| 17 students
Rank: #99.
Laramie High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1710 Boulder Drive
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4420
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4420
Grades: 9-12
| 1,111 students
Rank: #1010.
Laramie Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 103 students
Rank: #1111.
Beitel Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 215 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 21 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 4 students
Rank: #1515.
Rock River Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
262 North Morris
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Grades: PK-6
| 37 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: n/an/a
2616 Palmer Canyon Road
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 241-0034
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 241-0034
Grades: K-8
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Albany County School District #1?
Albany County School District #1 manages 17 public schools serving 3,857 students.
What is the rank of Albany County School District #1?
Albany County School District #1 is ranked #11 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wyoming school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Albany County School District #1?
73% of Albany County School District #1 students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Albany County School District #1?
Albany County School District #1 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 12:1.
What is Albany County School District #1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,906 is less than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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