Top 5 Best Lander County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,030 students in Lander County, NV.
The top ranked public schools in Lander County, NV are Austin Combined Schools, Battle Mountain High School and Battle Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lander 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 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Lander County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 71% (majority Hispanic).

Best Lander County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Austin Combined Schools
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Highway 305 North Box 160
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2467
Grades: PK-12
| 13 students
Rank: #22.
Battle Mountain High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
425 Weaver Ave
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-5436
Grades: 9-12
| 286 students
Rank: #33.
Battle Mountain Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
650 Altenburg Avenue
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2889
Grades: PK-4
| 420 students
Rank: #44.
Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School
Math: 16% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
985 W. Humboldt
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Grades: 5-8
| 311 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lander County Adult Ed
Alternative School
350 E. Front Street
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-6105
Grades: AE
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lander County, NV

Lander County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Highway 305 North
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2100
Grades: K-6
| 16 students
650 Altenburg Avenue
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2415
Grades: 7-8
| 152 students
985 W. Humboldt
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Grades: 4-6
| 212 students
330 E. 6th South
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2349
Grades: PK-1
| 229 students
Box Butte 1300
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Lander County, NV?
The top ranked public schools in Lander County, NV include Austin Combined Schools, Battle Mountain High School and Battle Mountain Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lander County, NV?
5 public schools are located in Lander County, NV.
What is the racial composition of students in Lander County, NV?
Lander County, NV public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 71% (majority Hispanic).

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