For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,822 students in 82604, WY (there are 3 private schools, serving 432 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 82604, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top-ranked public schools in 82604, WY are Ft. Caspar Academy, Paradise Valley Elementary School and Southridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 82604 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 82604, WY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 82604, WY Public Schools (2026)
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 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
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 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
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 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
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 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
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 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
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 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
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 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
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 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
15651 Highway 487
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 473-1224
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 473-1224
Gr: K-5 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 82604, WY?
The top-ranked public schools in 82604, WY include Ft. Caspar Academy, Paradise Valley Elementary School and Southridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 82604?
9 public schools are located in 82604.
What percentage of students in 82604 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 82604 are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in 82604?
82604 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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