For the 2026 school year, there are 38 private schools serving 2,543 students in Wyoming (there are 363 public schools, serving 91,063 students). 3% of all K-12 students in Wyoming attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $9,995 for elementary schools and $17,300 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Wyoming include St. Mary's Catholic School, Holy Spirit Catholic School, and Colter High School.
The average acceptance rate is 77% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 20% and the student-teacher ratio is 10:1.
Overview
This State (WY)
US
# Schools
38 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
2,543 Students
5,709,608 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
247 Teachers
508,013 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
55%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
13 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,157
$14,889
Average Summer Program Cost
$800
$1,154
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$19,667
$7,118
Average Acceptance Rate
77%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$25.9 million
$61.83 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.65
# American Indian Students
43 Students
30,180 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
265,302 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
153 Students
507,894 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
28 Students
417,176 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,349 Students
2,937,451 Students
% White Students
56%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
22,254 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
813 Students
1,473,886 Students
% of Others Students
33%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Wyoming Private Schools by County (2026)
Popular cities: Casper (6 schools), Cheyenne (5 schools), Jackson (4 schools), Riverton (3 schools), Gillette (3 schools).
Popular neighborhoods:.
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Wyoming?
The top-ranked private schools in Wyoming include St. Mary's Catholic School, Holy Spirit Catholic School, and Colter High School.
How many private schools are located in Wyoming?
There are 38 private schools are located in Wyoming.
How much do private schools cost in Wyoming?
The average private school tuition in Wyoming is $9,995 for elementary schools and $17,300 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Wyoming?
Approximately 20% of students in Wyoming private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Wyoming go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Wyoming attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wyoming?
Which private schools in Wyoming are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Wyoming include: Colter High School vs. Red Top Meadows, Open School vs. Mae Olson Education Center, Martin Luther Grammar School vs. Holy Name Catholic School
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