For the 2025 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 Public Elementary Schools in Laramie, WY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-8
| 256 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 227 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 229 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 707 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 215 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 103 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 21 students
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
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Laramie, Wyoming Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
801 South 24th Street
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4450
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4450
Grades: K-6
| 135 students
16 Mandel Lane
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 745-3793
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 745-3793
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
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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