For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 2,595 students in Laramie, WY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Laramie, WY are Snowy Range Academy, Indian Paintbrush Elementary School and Spring Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laramie, WY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Laramie have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wyoming public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public elementary school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Laramie, WY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Snowy Range Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4037 Grand Avenue
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 745-9930
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 745-9930
Gr: K-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Indian Paintbrush Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1653 North 28th Street
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4490
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4490
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Uw Laboratory School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Dept 3374, 1000 E. University
Laramie, WY 82071
(307) 721-2155
Laramie, WY 82071
(307) 721-2155
Gr: K-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Laramie Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1355 North 22nd
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4430
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4430
Gr: 6-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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.
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: #88.
Beitel Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
811 South 17th Street
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4436
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4436
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Lewis Road
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 745-5720
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 745-5720
Gr: K-5 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Cathedral Home For Children
Alternative School
4989 North 3rd Street
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 745-8997
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 745-8997
Gr: 4-12
Laramie, Wyoming ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 elementary schools in Laramie, WY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Laramie, WY include Snowy Range Academy, Indian Paintbrush Elementary School and Spring Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Laramie?
11 public elementary schools are located in Laramie.
What is the racial composition of students in Laramie?
Laramie public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Laramie are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Laramie include: Uw Laboratory School vs. Snowy Range Academy, Snowy Range Academy vs. Uw Laboratory School, Beitel Elementary School vs. Indian Paintbrush Elementary School
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