For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon public preschools serving 1,946 students in Wyoming.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Wyoming are Woodland Park Elementary School, Highland Park Elementary School and Burlington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wyoming blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Wyoming public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public preschool average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Wyoming (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodland Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1010 East Woodland Park Road
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-7937
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-7937
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2 Mydland Road
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-2113
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-2113
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
109 School Avenue
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Sagewood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2451 Shattuck Avenue
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-3300
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Arp Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1780 E. Pershing Blvd.
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2365
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2365
Gr: PK-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Wyoming?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Wyoming include Woodland Park Elementary School, Highland Park Elementary School and Burlington Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Wyoming?
7 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Wyoming.
What is the racial composition of students in Wyoming?
Wyoming blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public preschools average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
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