For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,209 students in Albany County, WY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Albany County, WY are Snowy Range Academy, Uw Laboratory School and Laramie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albany County, WY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Wyoming public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 57% statewide average). Middle schools in Albany County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wyoming public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public middle school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Albany County (2026)
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 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Uw Laboratory School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 E Lewis Street
Laramie, WY 82071
(307) 721-2155
Laramie, WY 82071
(307) 721-2155
Gr: K-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
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 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Rock River Junior High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
262 N. Morris
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 721-4265
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 721-4265
Gr: 7-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
451 Esterbrook Road
Garrett, WY 82058
(307) 721-6400
Garrett, WY 82058
(307) 721-6400
Gr: K-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Albany County, WY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Albany County, WY include Snowy Range Academy, Uw Laboratory School and Laramie Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Albany County?
5 public middle schools are located in Albany County.
What is the racial composition of students in Albany County?
Albany County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public middle schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Albany County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Albany County include: Snowy Range Academy vs. Uw Laboratory School, Uw Laboratory School vs. Snowy Range Academy
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