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Best Lander Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,139 students in Lander, WY (there are 1 private school, serving 23 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Lander, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lander, WY are Baldwin Creek Elementary School, Gannett Peak Elementary School and Lander Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lander, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Lander have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lander, WY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baldwin Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
350 Smith Street
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-6967
Gr: 4-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Gannett Peak Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
615 Popo Agie
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-6690
Gr: K-3 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Lander Valley High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Baldwin Creek Road
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-4433
Gr: 9-12 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Lander Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
755 Jefferson Street
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-4040
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Pathfinder High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
863 Sweetwater Street
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 335-7050
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Wyoming Indian Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
535 Ethete Road
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-2992
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #77.
Wyoming Indian High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
636 Blue Sky Highway
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-9765
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #88.
Wyoming Indian Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
369 Blue Sky Highway
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-2053
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Sunrise School
Special Education School
465 Lincoln Street
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-3774
Gr: 1-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lander, WY?
The top-ranked public schools in Lander, WY include Baldwin Creek Elementary School, Gannett Peak Elementary School and Lander Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Lander?
9 public schools are located in Lander.
What percentage of students in Lander go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Lander are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lander?
Lander public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wyoming public schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

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