For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,547 students in 82609, WY (there are 1 private school, serving 23 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 82609, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top ranked public schools in 82609, WY are Summit Elementary School, Verda James Elementary School and Kelly Walsh High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 82609 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 82609, WY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best 82609, WY Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summit Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2210 Waterford Street
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3000
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3000
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Verda James Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Carriage Lane
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-1100
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-1100
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #33.
Kelly Walsh High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3500 East 12th Street
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-2000
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,051 students
Rank: #44.
Centennial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1421 Waterford
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-2900
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-2900
Grades: 6-8
| 796 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Manor Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 East 15th Street
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-1800
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-1800
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Woods Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Walsh Drive
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3900
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3900
Grades: K-8
| 183 students
Rank: #77.
Pineview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
639 Payne Avenue
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-6000
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 309 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
82609, Wyoming Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900 South Beverly Street
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 577-4400
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 577-4400
Grades: 7-9
| 383 students
600 North Huber Drive
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3800
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 82609, WY?
The top ranked public schools in 82609, WY include Summit Elementary School, Verda James Elementary School and Kelly Walsh High School.
How many public schools are located in 82609?
8 public schools are located in 82609.
What percentage of students in 82609 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 82609 are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in 82609?
82609 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
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