For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 2,221 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 middle schools in Wyoming are Snowy Range Academy, Pinedale Middle School and Powell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wyoming blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Wyoming public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public middle school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Wyoming (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Wyoming?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Wyoming include Snowy Range Academy, Pinedale Middle School and Powell Middle School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Wyoming?
5 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Wyoming.
What is the racial composition of students in Wyoming?
Wyoming blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public middle schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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