Public schools in Laramie, WY
12 open public schools with an address in Laramie, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,488
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11:1
Wyoming median 10.9:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Laramie public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Laramie, WY: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,488 students, an average of 291 per school. The largest campus is Laramie High School (1,070 students), and the largest elementary school is Slade Elementary (440).
Albany County School District #1 operates the most schools here (11), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11:1, similar to the statewide school median of 10.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 34% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Laramie
Elementary schools in Laramie
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Creek School Albany County School District #1 | KG–08 | 2 | 2:1 | |
| Harmony Elementary Albany County School District #1 | KG–05 | 15 | 3.5:1 | |
| Indian Paintbrush Elementary Albany County School District #1 | KG–05 | 269 | 11:1 | |
| Laramie Montessori Charter School Albany County School District #1 · Charter | PK–06 | 97 | 10.9:1 | |
| Slade Elementary Albany County School District #1 | PK–05 | 440 | 11.5:1 | |
| Snowy Range Academy Albany County School District #1 · Charter | KG–08 | 260 | 11:1 | |
| Spring Creek Elementary Albany County School District #1 | PK–05 | 307 | 10.6:1 | |
| Velma Linford Elementary Albany County School District #1 | PK–05 | 250 | 11.4:1 |
Middle schools in Laramie
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie Middle School Albany County School District #1 | 06–08 | 735 | 14.3:1 |
High schools in Laramie
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie High School Albany County School District #1 | 09–12 | 1,070 | 16.4:1 | |
| Whiting High School Albany County School District #1 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 43 | 3.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Laramie
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Home for Children Cathedral Home for Children - Administration Office · Alternative School | 04–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.1%
- Hispanic17.9%
- Black1.1%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Laramie schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,488 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Laramie
How many public schools are in Laramie, WY?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Laramie: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,488 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Laramie?
Schools with an address in Laramie belong to 2 education agencies, led by Albany County School District #1 (11 schools), Cathedral Home for Children - Administration Office (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Laramie?
Laramie High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Laramie, with 1,070 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Laramie?
Yes. 2 of the 12 public schools in Laramie are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Laramie Montessori Charter School, Snowy Range Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Laramie schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Laramie public schools is 11:1, similar to the Wyoming school median of 10.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Laramie guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Wyoming cities