For the 2025 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 12,334 students in Casper, WY (there are , serving 564 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Casper, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top ranked public schools in Casper, 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.
Casper, 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 Casper have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Casper, WY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ft. Caspar Academy
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4100 West 38th Street
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-3400
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-3400
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Sagewood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2451 Shattuck Avenue
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-3300
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Paradise Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22 Magnolia
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-4584
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-4584
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2210 Waterford Street
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3000
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3000
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Southridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 West 29th Street
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-1900
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-1900
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
C Y Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2900 Cyclone Drive
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-2700
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 776 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Verda James Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Carriage Lane
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-1100
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-1100
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
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%
Rank: #99.
Kelly Walsh High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3500 East 12th Street
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-2000
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,073 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1421 Waterford
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-2900
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 767 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
Oregon Trail Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6332 Buckboard Road
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-6200
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-6200
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1212.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 West 9th Street
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-3200
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-3200
Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
945 North Jane Street
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-4100
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1414.
Natrona County High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
930 South Elm
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-1700
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,727 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1515.
Manor Heights Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 East 15th Street
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-1800
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-1800
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1616.
Pineview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
639 Payne Avenue
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-6000
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1717.
Woods Learning Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Walsh Drive
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3900
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3900
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1818.
Dean Morgan Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1440 South Elm
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-2500
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Crest Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4445 South Poplar
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-4200
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-4200
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Poison Spider Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14200 Poison Spider Road
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-6900
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-6900
Gr: K-8 | 187 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2121.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1230 West 15th Street
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-4700
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2222.
Bar Nunn Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2050 Siebke Drive
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-4000
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2323.
Journey Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2014 Hickory Street
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-3700
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2424.
Roosevelt High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Independence Court
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-1400
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
15651 Highway 487
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 473-1224
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 473-1224
Gr: K-5 | 6 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Rank: n/an/a
Wyoming Behavioral Institute
Alternative School
2521 East 15th Street
Casper, WY 82609
(800) 457-9312
Casper, WY 82609
(800) 457-9312
Gr: K-12
Casper, Wyoming Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
900 South Beverly Street
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 577-4400
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 577-4400
Gr: 7-9 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
1400 South Fairdale Avenue
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 577-4527
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 577-4527
Gr: PK-6 | 224 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
900 South Beverly
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-2300
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
1927 South Walnut
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 577-4535
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 577-4535
Gr: K-6 | 146 students Minority enrollment: 5%
1536 Oakcrest Ave.
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-1300
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 191 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
522 South Jefferson
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 577-4542
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 577-4542
Gr: PK-6 | 135 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
400 North 3rd Avenue
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-6500
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
600 North Huber Drive
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3800
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
2300 Bellaire Drive
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 577-6735
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 577-6735
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students Minority enrollment: 12%
129 North Elk Street
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-6300
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Casper, WY?
The top ranked public schools in Casper, WY include Ft. Caspar Academy, Sagewood Elementary School and Paradise Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Casper?
26 public schools are located in Casper.
What percentage of students in Casper go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Casper are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Casper?
Casper public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Casper are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Casper include: Natrona County High School vs. Kelly Walsh High School, Kelly Walsh High School vs. Natrona County High School, Oregon Trail Elementary School vs. Paradise Valley Elementary School
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