For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 2,380 students in Wyoming.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Wyoming are Thermopolis Middle School, Snowy Range Academy and Powell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wyoming blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Wyoming public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public middle school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Wyoming (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thermopolis Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1450 Valleyview Drive
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6551
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6551
Gr: 5-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
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 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Powell Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
369 East 3rd Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6185
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6185
Gr: 6-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Pinedale Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
227 East Hennick
Pinedale, WY 82941
(307) 367-2821
Pinedale, WY 82941
(307) 367-2821
Gr: 6-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Sheridan Junior High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Lewis Street
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-9745
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-9745
Gr: 6-8 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Casper Classical Academy
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 South Beverly
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-3160
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-3160
Gr: 6-9 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Wyoming?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Wyoming include Thermopolis Middle School, Snowy Range Academy and Powell Middle School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Wyoming?
6 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Wyoming.
What is the racial composition of students in Wyoming?
Wyoming blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public middle schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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