Albany County School District #1
School District · Laramie, Wyoming
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
17
12 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,376
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
17
12 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,376
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Evaluating Albany County School District #1?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Albany County School District #1 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Snowy Range Academy
Laramie · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Laramie Montessori Charter School
Laramie · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Slade Elementary
Laramie · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Wyoming rank
#33 of 45
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Wyoming avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,376
$2,017 vs Wyoming median
District size
3,857 students
Much larger than Wyoming median
The short answer
Albany County School District #1 ranks #33 of 45 Wyoming districts by overall school rating. Albany County School District #1's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Snowy Range Academy (9.0/10), Laramie Montessori Charter School (7.9/10), and Slade Elementary (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.0/10 despite 27% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Albany County School District #1 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Albany County School District #1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snowy Range Academy | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Laramie Montessori Charter School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Slade Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Uw Laboratory School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Beitel Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Laramie Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Velma Linford Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Spring Creek Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Laramie High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Indian Paintbrush Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 17 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Albany County School District #1
Albany County School District #1 is a Laramie, Wyoming school district serving 17 schools. The district educates 3,857 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. The district invests $18,376 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Albany County School District #1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Snowy Range Academy, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Albany County School District #1 students show an average math proficiency of 55.5% and ELA proficiency of 62.0%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Albany County School District #1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Albany County School District #1 with test data.
Schools in Albany County School District #1
17 schools Elementary Schools 12
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Wyoming
- City
- Laramie
- Total Enrollment
- 3,857
- Teachers (FTE)
- 325
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Albany County School District #1?
Albany County School District #1 has 17 schools in total — 12 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Albany County School District #1?
The average composite rating for Albany County School District #1 is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Albany County School District #1?
Albany County School District #1 spends $18,376 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Albany County School District #1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Albany County School District #1 is 11.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Albany County School District #1?
Snowy Range Academy is the highest-rated school in Albany County School District #1 with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Albany County School District #1?
Across schools in Albany County School District #1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Albany County School District #1 compare to other districts in Wyoming?
Albany County School District #1 has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 17 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Wyoming by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.0%
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Compare Albany County School District #1 with neighboring districts in the state.
- Laramie County School District #1 (38)
- Natrona County School District #1 (27)
- Campbell County School District #1 (23)
- Sweetwater County School District #1 (15)
- Goshen County School District #1 (12)
- Sheridan County School District #2 (10)
- Teton County School District #1 (10)
- Converse County School District #1 (9)
- Lincoln County School District #2 (9)
- Sweetwater County School District #2 (9)
- Park County School District # 6 (8)
- Uinta County School District #1 (8)
- Fremont County School District #25 (8)
- Sheridan County School District #1 (8)
- Platte County School District #1 (7)
- Park County School District # 1 (7)
- Big Horn County School District #1 (6)
- Carbon County School District #2 (6)
- Johnson County School District #1 (6)
- Laramie County School District #2 (6)
- Carbon County School District #1 (5)
- Crook County School District #1 (5)
- Fremont County School District # 6 (5)
- Fremont County School District # 1 (5)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wyoming Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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