For the 2024-25 school year, there are 37 blue ribbon public schools serving 10,654 students in Wyoming.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Wyoming are Poder Academy, Wilson Elementary School and Sagebrush Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wyoming blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in Wyoming (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Poder Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2201 Morrie Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 632-2248
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 632-2248
Grades: K-6
| 194 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5200 Hhr Ranch Road
Jackson, WY 83001
(307) 733-3077
Jackson, WY 83001
(307) 733-3077
Grades: K-5
| 188 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sagebrush Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1685 Hillpond Drive
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-9059
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-9059
Grades: K-5
| 326 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Southeast Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Lacy Street
Yoder, WY 82244
(307) 532-3679
Yoder, WY 82244
(307) 532-3679
Grades: K-6
| 113 students
Rank: #55.
Alta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15 Alta School Road
Alta, WY 83414
(307) 353-2472
Alta, WY 83414
(307) 353-2472
Grades: K-5
| 40 students
Rank: #66.
Woodland Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1010 East Woodland Park Road
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-7937
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-7937
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #77.
Ft. Caspar Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4100 West 38th Street
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-3400
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-3400
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #88.
Big Horn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
333 Us Highway 335
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 674-8190
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 674-8190
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Burlington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
109 School Avenue
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Highland Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2 Mydland Road
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-2113
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-2113
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Snowy Range Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 246 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Meadowlark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1410 Desmet Avenue
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-3786
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-3786
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Westside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
555 Grand Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6184
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6184
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Glenn Livingston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2001 12th Street
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-4271
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-4271
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Parkside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
125 South Douglas Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6182
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6182
Grades: K-5
| 210 students
Rank: #1616.
Pinedale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
227 East Hennick
Pinedale, WY 82941
(307) 367-2821
Pinedale, WY 82941
(307) 367-2821
Grades: 6-8
| 247 students
Rank: #1717.
Powell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
369 East 3rd Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6185
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6185
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
Rank: #1818.
Southside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
278 East Monroe Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6183
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6183
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
Rank: #1919.
Truman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1055 West Teton Boulevard
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1900
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1900
Grades: K-5
| 290 students
Rank: #2020.
Gilchrist Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1108 Happy Jack Road
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 771-2285
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 771-2285
Grades: K-6
| 111 students
Rank: #2121.
Sheridan Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Lewis Street
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-9745
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-9745
Grades: 6-8
| 843 students
Rank: #2222.
Lovell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 Hampshire Avenue
Lovell, WY 82431
(307) 548-2256
Lovell, WY 82431
(307) 548-2256
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
Rank: #2323.
Spring Creek Elementary School
Magnet 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: K-5
| 232 students
Rank: #2424.
Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1053 South Sheridan Avenue
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-9333
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-9333
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
Rank: #2525.
Jessup Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6113 Evers Boulevard
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2570
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2570
Grades: K-6
| 239 students
Rank: #2626.
Tongue River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1351 Dayton Street
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-2206
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-2206
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
Rank: #2727.
Sagewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2451 Shattuck Avenue
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-3300
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #2828.
Slade Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1212 Baker
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4446
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4446
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #2929.
Meadowlark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
816 East 7th Street
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-4740
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-4740
Grades: K-6
| 212 students
Rank: #3030.
Casper Classical Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 South Beverly
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-3160
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-3160
Grades: 6-9
| 466 students
Rank: #3131.
Star Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
444 West Swift Creek Lane
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-7847
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-7847
Grades: 9-12
| 891 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Albin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
426 5th Avenue
Albin, WY 82050
(307) 245-4090
Albin, WY 82050
(307) 245-4090
Grades: K-6
| 36 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Lagrange Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Educational Drive
Lagrange, WY 82221
(307) 834-2311
Lagrange, WY 82221
(307) 834-2311
Grades: K-6
| 16 students
Rank: #3434.
Elk Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 Veterans Street
Elk Mountain, WY 82324
(307) 348-7731
Elk Mountain, WY 82324
(307) 348-7731
Grades: K-6
| 3 students
Rank: #3535.
Jackson Hole High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1910 West High School Road
Jackson, WY 83001
(307) 732-3700
Jackson, WY 83001
(307) 732-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 822 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Wyoming?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Wyoming include Poder Academy, Wilson Elementary School and Sagebrush Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Wyoming?
37 blue ribbon public schools are located in Wyoming.
What is the racial composition of students in Wyoming?
Wyoming blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
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