Private schools in Wyoming
Steamboat Legacy ESA pays $7,000 per student per year. Wyoming residents in kindergarten through 12th grade who are not enrolled in a public school. There is no income limit for K to 12. Four year olds qualify only under 250 percent of the federal poverty level.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-21. Sources and how to apply
The state reported 3,359 approved applications for 2026-27 in early September 2026, with several hundred more pending, against funding for about 4,200 students. Those counts come from news reports of department figures.
Worth knowing: The program is paying families for 2026-27, but a lawsuit over whether it is constitutional is still open. A district judge blocked payments in 2025 and the Wyoming Supreme Court lifted that block in May 2026. The Wyoming Department of Education says it sees no indication families would have to repay money that was properly spent if the law were later struck down.
By kind of school
- Christian schools (12)
- Catholic schools (6)
By county
- Campbell County (2)
- Converse County (1)
- Fremont County (4)
- Goshen County (2)
- Hot Springs County (1)
- Johnson County (2)
- Laramie County (8)
- Natrona County (10)
- Park County (4)
- Sheridan County (2)
- Sweetwater County (2)
- Teton County (5)
The largest private schools in Wyoming
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| St. Anthony Tri-Parish Catholic School ✓ | PreK-8 | 199 |
| Jackson Hole Classical Academy | K-12 | 124 |
| St. John Paul II Catholic School ✓ | PreK-6 | 112 |
| St. Mary's Catholic School ✓ | PreK-6 | 110 |
| Jackson Hole Community School ✓ | 9-12 | 101 |
| Holy Name Catholic School ✓ | PreK-6 | 98 |
| Holy Spirit Catholic School ✓ | PreK-6 | 85 |
| Mount Hope Lutheran School ✓ | K-11 | 70 |
| Heritage Christian School ✓ | PreK-12 | 68 |
| Mountain Academy of Teton Science Schools | PreK-12 | 61 |
| Veritas Academy ✓ | PreK-9 | 60 |
| Trinity Lutheran School ✓ | PreK-10 | 59 |
| Valley Christian School ✓ | PreK-9 | 57 |
| St. Margaret Catholic School ✓ | PreK-5 | 49 |
| Trinity Lutheran School ✓ | PreK-6 | 37 |
Run your own numbers
What would you pay?
We filled in the standard Steamboat Legacy ESA amount. Change it if your award letter says something different. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.
Get one email when applications open
Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
One email per application window. No calls, no sharing your details.
Questions parents ask
How much does Wyoming pay toward private school?
$7,000 per student per year. Deposited in four quarterly payments of $1,750, starting in early September.
Who can get it?
Wyoming residents in kindergarten through 12th grade who are not enrolled in a public school. There is no income limit for K to 12. Four year olds qualify only under 250 percent of the federal poverty level.
Is there still room?
The state reported 3,359 approved applications for 2026-27 in early September 2026, with several hundred more pending, against funding for about 4,200 students. Those counts come from news reports of department figures.
How do I know a school takes Steamboat Legacy ESA?
Schools marked here appear on the Wyoming Department of Education list of registered schools dated August 25, 2026. We list Wyoming schools that serve kindergarten and up. The state list also carries preschools and out of state online schools, which we leave out.