For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,757 students in 82601, WY (there are 2 private schools, serving 73 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 82601, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top-ranked public schools in 82601, WY are Sagewood Elementary School, Casper Classical Academy and Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 82601 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 82601, WY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 82601, WY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
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 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
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 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
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 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
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 | 1,703 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
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 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
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 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
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 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
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 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 82601, WY?
The top-ranked public schools in 82601, WY include Sagewood Elementary School, Casper Classical Academy and Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 82601?
9 public schools are located in 82601.
What percentage of students in 82601 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 82601 are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in 82601?
82601 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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