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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Natrona County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 13,017 students in Natrona County, WY (there are 6 private schools, serving 524 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Natrona County, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top-ranked public schools in Natrona County, WY are Ft. Caspar Academy, Sagewood Elementary School and Paradise Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Natrona County, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Natrona County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Natrona County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ft. Caspar Academy
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4100 West 38th Street
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-3400
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Sagewood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2451 Shattuck Avenue
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Paradise Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
22 Magnolia
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-4584
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Southridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1600 West 29th Street
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-1900
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
C Y Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2900 Cyclone Drive
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Casper Classical Academy
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 South Beverly
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-3160
Gr: 6-9 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Evansville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
452 Texas Street
Evansville, WY 82636
(307) 253-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
Oregon Trail Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6332 Buckboard Road
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-6200
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1313.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
140 West 9th Street
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-3200
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
945 North Jane Street
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1515.
Natrona County High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
930 South Elm
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,703 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
Dean Morgan Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1440 South Elm
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Crest Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4445 South Poplar
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-4200
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Poison Spider Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14200 Poison Spider Road
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-6900
Gr: K-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2222.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1230 West 15th Street
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2323.
Bar Nunn Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2050 Siebke Drive
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2424.
Midwest School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
256 Lewis
Midwest, WY 82643
(307) 253-3500
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2525.
Journey Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2014 Hickory Street
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2626.
Roosevelt High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 Independence Court
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Red Creek Elementary School
15651 Highway 487
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 473-1224
Gr: K-5 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: n/an/a
Wyoming Behavioral Institute
Alternative School
2521 East 15th Street
Casper, WY 82609
(800) 457-9312
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wyoming Classical Academy
Charter School
420 2nd Street
Mills, WY 82644
(307) 251-3101
Gr: K-7 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Natrona County, WY?
The top-ranked public schools in Natrona County, WY include Ft. Caspar Academy, Sagewood Elementary School and Paradise Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Natrona County?
29 public schools are located in Natrona County.
What percentage of students in Natrona County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Natrona County are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Natrona County?
Natrona County public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Natrona County are often viewed compared to one another?

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