Empowering Minds: Education and Schools in Our Community
Overview: Educational Excellence in a Mountain Setting
Jackson offers top-tier education within a small-town environment, combining academic rigor, personalized attention, and community commitment across both public and private institutions.
- Teton County School District #1 consistently ranked #1 or #2 in Wyoming
- Student-teacher ratios averaging 14:1
- 92% high school graduation rate
- 85% college matriculation rate
- Per-pupil spending 25% above national average
- Strong parental involvement and community support
- Exceptional outdoor and experiential education
Public School Excellence: Teton County School District
Teton County School District #1 delivers exceptional public education with innovative programming and advanced facilities rivaling private school offerings.
- Jackson Hole High School – top-ranked 9-12 program
- Jackson Hole Middle School – team-based grades 6-8
- Jackson & Colter Elementary – dual immersion and project-based learning
- Moran & Wilson Elementary – serving northern and western valley
- Summit Innovations – personalized alternative high school
- Extensive district-wide pre-K programs
Recent Accolades and Recognitions
- Blue Ribbon School (2022) – Jackson Hole High School
- District-wide "Accreditation with Distinction"
- National Green Ribbon School – Jackson Elementary
- National Merit Scholars & top test scores
- Multiple academic championship teams
Recent Educational Investments
- $33M high school renovation (2021)
- $24M Munger Mountain Elementary campus
- $18.5M technology infrastructure upgrades
- $8.5M in arts & athletics enhancements
- $3.7M teacher development funding
- $2.3M for outdoor & place-based learning
Elite Private School Options
Several private schools in Jackson offer distinctive educational philosophies with small class sizes and exceptional outcomes.
- Jackson Hole Community School – 100% college acceptance, 8:1 ratio
- Journeys School – IB World School, global partnerships, 6:1 ratio
- Mountain Academy – Montessori approach, outdoor education focus
- Jackson Hole Classical Academy – classical curriculum, Socratic learning
Specialized Public School Programs
- Dual Language Immersion (Spanish/English) K-12 pathway
- Summit Innovations – flexible, project-based high school
- STEAM Initiative – robotics, coding, engineering K-12
- Outdoor Education – curriculum embedded in local ecology
Gifted and Talented Programs
- Elementary GT: Enrichment, individualized learning, critical thinking
- Secondary: 18 AP courses, honors tracks, dual enrollment, mentorships
Special Education Services
- Inclusive models with targeted interventions
- Speech, OT, PT, and literacy specialists
- Assistive tech, life skills, and parent support
College Preparation and Results
- ACT average: 23.8 (above national average)
- 85% college enrollment with top-tier university acceptances
- $4.2M in scholarships (2023)
- Full-time college counselors & 60+ annual rep visits
Extracurricular Excellence
- 20 varsity sports with championship history
- Award-winning performing and visual arts programs
- Speech, debate, publications, robotics, and service
Pre-K and Early Childhood Options
- Children’s Learning Center – full-range early childhood care
- Public pre-K – with sliding scale
- Journeys School & Mountain Academy – nature-based, Montessori-inspired
- Head Start and other preschool options
Higher Education and Continuing Learning
- Central Wyoming College – associate degrees & certificates
- University of Wyoming – outreach & distance programs
- Teton Science Schools – graduate courses in education
- Professional workshops and certifications
Jackson offers a rare blend of educational excellence that nurtures achievement and character. For physician families, it ensures children thrive academically while building strong community ties and environmental connection in one of America’s most remarkable settings.
