Cheyenne: Schools & Education
There are 38 public schools in Cheyenne. East High School is the largest at 1,513 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 13,823 students.
- ~1,717 residents per school (vs Wyoming ~190).
K-12 Schools
38 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,717 residents per school. 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (4)
School Superintendents (1)
Schools (38)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Laramie County School District, Northeast Wyoming BOCES, Rite of Passage |
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 38 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 13,823 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 996 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.90 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 5,517 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 39.9% |
| Schools Count | 38 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (2)
Colleges (2)
| Nearest College · Name | Cheeks Beauty Academy |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Cheyenne |
| Nearest College · Phone | (307) 637-8700 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 0.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Laramie County Library System |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 2200 Pioneer Ave |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (307) 634-3561 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 82001 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3172 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 2 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (2)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 75 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 4 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 33.6% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 6 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12