For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 520 students in Lander, WY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lander, WY are Lander Middle School and Wyoming Indian Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lander, WY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wyoming public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 57% statewide average). Middle schools in Lander have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wyoming public middle school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lander, WY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: 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 middle schools in Lander, WY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lander, WY include Lander Middle School and Wyoming Indian Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lander?
3 public middle schools are located in Lander.
What is the racial composition of students in Lander?
Lander public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wyoming public middle schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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