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Best 82609 Wyoming Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,369 students in 82609, WY (there are 1 private school, serving 19 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 82609, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top-ranked public schools in 82609, WY are Summit Elementary School, Verda James Elementary School and Kelly Walsh High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 82609 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 82609, WY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best 82609, WY Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2210 Waterford Street
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3000
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Verda James Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
701 Carriage Lane
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-1100
Gr: K-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Kelly Walsh High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 East 12th Street
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1421 Waterford
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Manor Heights Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3201 East 15th Street
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-1800
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Pineview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
639 Payne Avenue
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Woods Learning Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 South Walsh Drive
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3900
Gr: K-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Wyoming Behavioral Institute
Alternative School
2521 East 15th Street
Casper, WY 82609
(800) 457-9312
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 82609, WY?
The top-ranked public schools in 82609, WY include Summit Elementary School, Verda James Elementary School and Kelly Walsh High School.
How many public schools are located in 82609?
8 public schools are located in 82609.
What percentage of students in 82609 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 82609 are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in 82609?
82609 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

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