Best Elementary Schools in Wyoming (2025-26)

A: 35B: 36C: 36D: 33F: 13

46% of the 153 ranked elementary schools in Wyoming earn an A or B (35 A grades, 36 B, 36 C, 33 D, 13 F), against 46% of elementary schools nationwide. 107 schools meet or beat the proficiency projected from their student context (70% here, 70% nationally), and 63 exceed it. On average 56% of tested students meet the state bar against a projected 45% (national averages: 46% actual, 37% projected).

The biggest overperformers, by actual proficiency above projection: Jessup Elementary (85% against 48%, A+), Anderson Elementary (78% against 46%, A+), Sundance Elementary (78% against 47%, A+), Albin Elementary (70% against 39%, A), Velma Linford Elementary (64% against 33%, B+).

Districts with the most schools in the top quarter (the top 39): Laramie County School District #1 (6), Teton County School District #1 (4), Lincoln County School District #2 (4), Sheridan County School District #2 (3).

Cities with the most ranked elementary schools: Cheyenne (26, 7 at A or B), Casper (17, 8 at A or B), Gillette (13, 5 at A or B), Laramie (7, 6 at A or B), Rock Springs (7, 1 at A or B).

The largest ranked elementary schools: Rawlins Elementary (646 students, D, #120), Pilot Butte Elementary (586 students, D, #124), Stocktrail Elementary (544 students, C+, #72).

Of the top 25, 0 are magnet schools and 1 is a charter. Selective and specialised schools tend to post high actual scores; the projection column is the fairer comparison for a neighborhood school.

What is the best elementary school in Wyoming?

Alta Elementary in Alta ranks first among the 153 ranked elementary schools in Wyoming with a SchoolGrade of A+, 90% of tested students meeting the state bar against a projected 62%.

How are elementary schools in Wyoming ranked?

By SchoolGrade, the 2025-26 model that scores each school's actual test proficiency against the level projected for its student context, then by actual proficiency to break ties. Regular public schools that are open, not fully online and have at least 30 students are ranked; the rest are listed below the table with the reason.

How many elementary schools does Wyoming have?

SchoolGrade grades 196 public elementary schools in Wyoming; 153 are ranked here and 43 are listed as not ranked.