For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,390 students in 82520, WY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 82520, WY are Baldwin Creek Elementary School, Gannett Peak Elementary School and Lander Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 82520 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 82520, WY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wyoming public elementary school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best 82520, WY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baldwin Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
350 Smith Street
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-6967
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-6967
Grades: 4-5
| 197 students
Rank: #22.
Gannett Peak Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
615 Popo Agie
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-6690
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-6690
Grades: K-3
| 432 students
Rank: #33.
Lander Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
755 Jefferson Street
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-4040
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-4040
Grades: 6-8
| 371 students
Rank: #44.
Wyoming Indian Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
535 Ethete Road
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-2992
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-2992
Grades: 6-8
| 149 students
Rank: #55.
Wyoming Indian Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
369 Blue Sky Highway
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-2053
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-2053
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sunrise School
Special Education School
465 Lincoln Street
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-3774
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-3774
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
82520, Wyoming Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
375 Bob Adams
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 544-2254
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 544-2254
Grades: K-6
| 4 students
626 Washington St
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-5943
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-5943
Grades: K-6
| 269 students
615 Popo Agie
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-6690
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-6690
Grades: K-6
| 317 students
350 Smith St
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-6967
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-6967
Grades: K-6
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 82520, WY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 82520, WY include Baldwin Creek Elementary School, Gannett Peak Elementary School and Lander Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 82520?
6 public elementary schools are located in 82520.
What is the racial composition of students in 82520?
82520 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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