For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,008 students in Cody, WY (there are 1 private school, serving 40 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Cody, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cody, WY are Glenn Livingston Elementary School, Cody Middle School and Eastside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cody, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Cody have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cody, WY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glenn Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2001 12th Street
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-4271
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-4271
Gr: K-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Cody Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2901 Cougar Avenue
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-4273
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-4273
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 17th Street
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-4275
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-4275
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3101 East Sheridan Avenue
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-4279
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-4279
Gr: K-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Wapiti Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3167 North Fork Highway
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-3947
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-3947
Gr: K-5 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Heart Mountain Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
919 Cody Avenue
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 527-1028
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 527-1028
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Cody High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1225 10th Street
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-4251
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-4251
Gr: 9-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Spirit Mountain Academy
Special Education School
6 Southfork Road
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 254-7637
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 254-7637
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
3566 South Fork Highway
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-4271
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-4271
Gr: K-5 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cody, WY?
The top-ranked public schools in Cody, WY include Glenn Livingston Elementary School, Cody Middle School and Eastside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cody?
9 public schools are located in Cody.
What percentage of students in Cody go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Cody are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cody?
Cody public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cody are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cody include: Heart Mountain Academy vs. Cody High School, Cody High School vs. Heart Mountain Academy
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