For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,367 students in 82609, WY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 82609, WY are Summit Elementary School, Verda James Elementary School and Centennial Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 82609 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 82609, WY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 82609, WY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
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 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
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 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
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 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
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 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
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 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 82609, WY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 82609, WY include Summit Elementary School, Verda James Elementary School and Centennial Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 82609?
7 public elementary schools are located in 82609.
What is the racial composition of students in 82609?
82609 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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