For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 122 students in Albany County, WY (there are 17 public schools, serving 3,855 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Albany County, WY are educated in private schools (compared to the WY state average of 3%).
Private Schools in Albany County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mae Olson Education Center
Special Education School
4989 North Third St.
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-1549
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-1549
Gr: 5-12 | 42 students
Open School
Daycare / Preschool
414 S 24th St
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 745-7256
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 745-7256
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Albany County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Laramie Christian School (Closed 2006)
(Christian)
710 E Garfield Street Ste 272
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 745-7814
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 745-7814
Gr: PK-10 | 21 students
Overview
This County (Albany County)
This State (WY)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
122 Students
2,533 Students
% Average Students of Color
33%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2 Teachers
247 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
61:1
10:1
Average Class Size
10 students
13 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
43 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
1 Student
29 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
153 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
n/a
28 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
6 Students
1,349 Students
% White Students
7%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
16 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
71 Students
813 Students
% of Others Students
89%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Albany County, WY?
2 private schools are located in Albany County, WY.
What percentage of students in Albany County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Albany County are educated in private schools (compared to the WY state average of 3%).
Which private schools in Albany County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Albany County include: Open School vs. Mae Olson Education Center, Mae Olson Education Center vs. Open School
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