For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,444 students in 82072, WY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 82072, WY are Indian Paintbrush Elementary School, Laramie Middle School and Slade Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 82072 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 82072, WY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wyoming public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public elementary school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 82072, WY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Paintbrush Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1653 North 28th Street
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4490
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4490
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Laramie Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1355 North 22nd
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4430
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4430
Gr: 6-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Slade Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1223 Shield Street
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4446
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4446
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Cathedral Home For Children
Alternative School
4989 North 3rd Street
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 745-8997
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 745-8997
Gr: 4-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 82072, WY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 82072, WY include Indian Paintbrush Elementary School, Laramie Middle School and Slade Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 82072?
4 public elementary schools are located in 82072.
What is the racial composition of students in 82072?
82072 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public elementary schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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