For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 800 students in Lander, WY.
The top ranked public high schools in Lander, WY are Lander Valley High School, Pathfinder High School and Wyoming Indian High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lander, WY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wyoming public high school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Lander have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public high schools.
Lander, WY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Wyoming average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lander Valley High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wyoming or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wyoming public high school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lander, WY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lander Valley High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Baldwin Creek Road
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-4433
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-4433
Grades: 9-12
| 558 students
Rank: #22.
Pathfinder High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
863 Sweetwater Street
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 335-7050
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 335-7050
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Rank: #33.
Wyoming Indian High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
636 Blue Sky Highway
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-9765
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-9765
Grades: 9-12
| 188 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
Lander, 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 high schools in Lander, WY?
The top ranked public high schools in Lander, WY include Lander Valley High School, Pathfinder High School and Wyoming Indian High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lander?
4 public high schools are located in Lander.
What is the racial composition of students in Lander?
Lander public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wyoming public high schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
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