For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 alternative public elementary schools serving 76 students in Wyoming.
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Wyoming are The Bridge School and The Wright Place. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wyoming alternative public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public elementary school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in Wyoming (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Bridge School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Main Street
Dayton, WY 82836
(307) 655-2236
Dayton, WY 82836
(307) 655-2236
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
Rank: #22.
The Wright Place
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Lewis Street
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-8730
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-8730
Grades: 6-8
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cathedral Home For Children
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4989 North 3rd Street
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 745-8997
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 745-8997
Grades: 4-12
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meadowlark Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3304 E I-80 Service Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 829-7355
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 829-7355
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
Red Top Meadows
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
7905 Fall Creek Road
Wilson, WY 83014
(307) 733-9098
Wilson, WY 83014
(307) 733-9098
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Saint Joseph's Children's Home
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1419 Main Street
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-4197
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-4197
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wyoming Behavioral Institute
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2521 East 15th Street
Casper, WY 82609
(800) 457-9312
Casper, WY 82609
(800) 457-9312
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Wyoming?
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Wyoming include The Bridge School and The Wright Place.
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Wyoming?
7 alternative public elementary schools are located in Wyoming.
What is the racial composition of students in Wyoming?
Wyoming alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
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