For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,363 students in 82520, WY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 82520, WY are Baldwin Creek Elementary School, Gannett Peak Elementary School and Lander Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 82520 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 82520, WY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wyoming public elementary school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 82520, WY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
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 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
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 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
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 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #55.
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 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 82520, WY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 82520, WY include Baldwin Creek Elementary School, Gannett Peak Elementary School and Lander Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 82520?
6 public elementary schools are located in 82520.
What is the racial composition of students in 82520?
82520 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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