For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 800 students in Lander, WY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lander, WY are Lander Valley High School, Pathfinder High School and Wyoming Indian High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lander, WY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wyoming public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Lander have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public high schools.
Lander, WY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Wyoming average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lander Valley High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wyoming or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wyoming public high school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lander, WY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lander Valley High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Baldwin Creek Road
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-4433
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-4433
Gr: 9-12 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Pathfinder High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
863 Sweetwater Street
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 335-7050
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 335-7050
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Wyoming Indian High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
636 Blue Sky Highway
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-9765
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-9765
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Sunrise School
Special Education School
465 Lincoln Street
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-3774
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-3774
Gr: 1-12
Lander, Wyoming Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
375 Bob Adams
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 544-2254
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 544-2254
Gr: K-6 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
626 Washington St
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-5943
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-5943
Gr: K-6 | 269 students Minority enrollment: 25%
615 Popo Agie
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-6690
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-6690
Gr: K-6 | 317 students Minority enrollment: 18%
350 Smith St
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-6967
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-6967
Gr: K-6 | 289 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lander, WY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lander, WY include Lander Valley High School, Pathfinder High School and Wyoming Indian High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lander?
4 public high schools are located in Lander.
What is the racial composition of students in Lander?
Lander public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wyoming public high schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
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