For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,190 students in Lander, WY (there are , 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 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lander, WY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baldwin Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 Smith Street
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-6967
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-6967
Gr: 4-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Gannett Peak Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
615 Popo Agie
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-6690
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-6690
Gr: K-3 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Lander Valley High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Baldwin Creek Road
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-4433
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-4433
Gr: 9-12 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Lander Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
755 Jefferson Street
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-4040
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-4040
Gr: 6-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Pathfinder High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
863 Sweetwater Street
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 335-7050
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 335-7050
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Wyoming Indian Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
535 Ethete Road
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-2992
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-2992
Gr: 6-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #77.
Wyoming Indian High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
636 Blue Sky Highway
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-9765
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-9765
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Wyoming Indian Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
369 Blue Sky Highway
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-2053
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-2053
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Sunrise School
Special Education School
465 Lincoln Street
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-3774
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-3774
Gr: 1-12
Lander, Wyoming Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
375 Bob Adams
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 544-2254
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 544-2254
Gr: K-6 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
626 Washington St
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-5943
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-5943
Gr: K-6 | 269 students Minority enrollment: 25%
615 Popo Agie
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-6690
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-6690
Gr: K-6 | 317 students Minority enrollment: 18%
350 Smith St
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-6967
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-6967
Gr: K-6 | 289 students Minority enrollment: 30%
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 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wyoming public schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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