Top 10 Best Douglas County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 5,434 students in Douglas County, NV (there are 5 private schools, serving 437 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Douglas County, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Douglas County, NV are Pinon Hills Elementary School, Minden Elementary School and Zephyr Cove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Nevada public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 71% (majority Hispanic).

Best Douglas County Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinon Hills Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1479 Stephanie Way
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
Minden Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1170 Baler Street
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5510
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
Zephyr Cove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
226 Warrior Way
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-4574
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
Rank: #44.
Gardnerville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1290 Toler Avenue
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5117
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #55.
Jacobsen High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
225 China Spring Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Grades: 7-12
| 8 students
Rank: #66.
George Whittell High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
240 Warrior Way
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-2446
Grades: 6-12
| 160 students
Rank: #77.
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
699 Long Valley Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-2222
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #88.
Jacks Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
701 Jacks Valley Road
Carson City, NV 89705
(775) 267-3267
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #99.
Carson Valley Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1477 Hwy 395
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-2265
Grades: 6-8
| 655 students
Rank: #1010.
Douglas High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1670 Hwy 88
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5136
Grades: 9-12
| 1,596 students
Rank: #1111.
Douglas Nevada Online
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
N/a
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1480
Grades: 4-12
| 83 students
Rank: #1212.
Pau Wa Lu Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
701 Long Valley Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 499 students
Rank: #1313.
C. C. Meneley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1446 Muir Dr
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-3154
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #1414.
Aspire High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1680 Bently Parkway South
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: #1515.
Lake Granbury Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Crossland Rd
Minden, NV 89423
(817) 579-0852
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alt School
Alternative School
1680 Bently Parkway South
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Grades: 4-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Douglas County Adult School
Alternative School
1680 Bently Parkway South
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Grades: AE
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Douglas County, NV

Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
225 China Springs Road
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
1900 Echo Dr
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-6281
Grades: 6-8
| 133 students
1701 Lucerne St
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 783-9002
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
175 West Hwy 50
Stateline, NV 89449
(775) 782-5160
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
175 W. Highway 50
Stateline, NV 89449
(775) 586-7220
Grades: 8-11
| 4 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Douglas County, NV?
The top ranked public schools in Douglas County, NV include Pinon Hills Elementary School, Minden Elementary School and Zephyr Cove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Douglas County, NV?
17 public schools are located in Douglas County, NV.
What percentage of students in Douglas County, NV go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Douglas County, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County, NV?
Douglas County, NV public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 71% (majority Hispanic).

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