Best Public Schools in Zip Code 82001

The 82001 zip code area of Cheyenne, Wyoming is home to 17 schools, including 13 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. This analysis provides a detailed look at the performance and characteristics of these schools, highlighting both high-achieving and lower-performing institutions.

Among the standout schools in the area is PODER Academy, a public charter elementary school that ranks 2nd out of 146 Wyoming elementary schools and has consistently received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. With exceptional test scores, where 86.2% of 3rd graders are proficient or better in English Language Arts and 79.3% in Mathematics, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 20.5, PODER Academy is a shining example of academic excellence. Another high-performing school is Pioneer Park Elementary, which ranks 19th out of 146 Wyoming elementary schools and has received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, with strong test scores in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

The data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance between the top-performing and lower-performing schools in the area. For instance, while PODER Academy boasts impressive proficiency rates, Sunrise Elementary has only 39.2% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts. This performance gap appears to be correlated with the schools' socioeconomic status, as measured by the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Alta Vista Elementary, tend to have lower test scores, suggesting potential equity concerns within the Laramie County School District #1.