For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 83 students in Esmeralda County, NV.
The top ranked public schools in Esmeralda County, NV are Silver Peak Elementary School, Goldfield Elementary School and Dyer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Esmeralda County, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Nevada public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Esmeralda County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Esmeralda County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silver Peak Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Galena St.
Silverpeak, NV 89047
(775) 937-2261
Silverpeak, NV 89047
(775) 937-2261
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Rank: #22.
Goldfield Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5th & Ramsey
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 485-3215
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 485-3215
Grades: PK-8
| 33 students
Rank: #33.
Dyer Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 264 Mm 11
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 572-3250
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 572-3250
Grades: PK-8
| 40 students
Rank: n/an/a
Esmeralda Virtual High School
Alternative School
Mm11 Hwy 264
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 485-6382
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 485-6382
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Esmeralda County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box Butte 129
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 572-3250
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 572-3250
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Esmeralda County, NV?
The top ranked public schools in Esmeralda County, NV include Silver Peak Elementary School, Goldfield Elementary School and Dyer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Esmeralda County, NV?
4 public schools are located in Esmeralda County, NV.
What is the racial composition of students in Esmeralda County, NV?
Esmeralda County, NV public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
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