For the 2025 school year, there are 11 alternative public middle schools serving 67 students in Wyoming.
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Wyoming are The Bridge School, The Wright Place and Horizon Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wyoming alternative public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Wyoming public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public middle school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Middle Schools in Wyoming (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Bridge School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Main Street
Dayton, WY 82836
(307) 655-2236
Dayton, WY 82836
(307) 655-2236
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Rank: #22.
The Wright Place
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Lewis Street
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-8730
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-8730
Grades: 6-8
| 16 students
Rank: #33.
Horizon Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
164 Yellowcreek Road
Evanston, WY 82931
(307) 789-0122
Evanston, WY 82931
(307) 789-0122
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cathedral Home For Children
Alternative School
4989 North 3rd Street
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 745-8997
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 745-8997
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Meadowlark Academy
Alternative School
3304 E I-80 Service Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 829-7355
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 829-7355
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Red Top Meadows
Alternative School
7905 Fall Creek Road
Wilson, WY 83014
(307) 733-9098
Wilson, WY 83014
(307) 733-9098
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Saint Joseph's Children's Home
Alternative School
1419 Main Street
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-4197
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-4197
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wyoming Behavioral Institute
Alternative School
2521 East 15th Street
Casper, WY 82609
(800) 457-9312
Casper, WY 82609
(800) 457-9312
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wyoming Boys School
Alternative School
1550 Highway 20 South
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-5377
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-5377
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wyoming Girls School
Alternative School
3500 Big Horn Avenue
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-7476
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-7476
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Emergency Services Inc.
Alternative School
905 N. Gurley Ave.
Gillette, WY 82716
(307) 686-0669
Gillette, WY 82716
(307) 686-0669
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public middle schools in Wyoming?
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Wyoming include The Bridge School, The Wright Place and Horizon Alternative School.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Wyoming?
11 alternative public middle schools are located in Wyoming.
What is the racial composition of students in Wyoming?
Wyoming alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public middle schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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