For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 745 students in 82701, WY.
The top-ranked public schools in 82701, WY are Newcastle Middle School, Newcastle Elementary 3-5 and Newcastle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 82701 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 82701, WY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 82701, WY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newcastle Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Stampede
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2746
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2746
Gr: 6-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Newcastle Elementary 3-5
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5040 Us Highway 16
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Gr: 3-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Newcastle High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Casper Avenue
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2713
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2713
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
5040 Us Highway 16
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Gr: K-2 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 82701, WY?
The top-ranked public schools in 82701, WY include Newcastle Middle School, Newcastle Elementary 3-5 and Newcastle High School.
How many public schools are located in 82701?
4 public schools are located in 82701.
What is the racial composition of students in 82701?
82701 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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