For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 977 students in Albany County, WY.
The top ranked public preschools in Albany County, WY are Spring Creek Elementary School, Slade Elementary School and Velma Linford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albany County, WY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Wyoming public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Albany County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wyoming public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public preschool average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Albany County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1203 Russell
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4410
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4410
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Slade Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1223 Shield Street
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4446
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4446
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Velma Linford Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 South Johnson
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4439
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4439
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Laramie Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
608 South 4th Street
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 742-2554
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 742-2554
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Rock River Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
262 North Morris
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Gr: PK-6 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Albany County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
666 Albany County Rd
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Gr: K-8
Garrett Route
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
801 South 24th Street
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4450
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4450
Gr: K-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Albany County, WY?
The top ranked public preschools in Albany County, WY include Spring Creek Elementary School, Slade Elementary School and Velma Linford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Albany County?
5 public preschools are located in Albany County.
What is the racial composition of students in Albany County?
Albany County public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public preschools average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
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