For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 8,918 students in Lyon County, NV (there are 2 private schools, serving 135 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Lyon County, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Lyon County, NV are East Valley Elementary School, Fernley Intermediate School and Sutro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyon County, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Nevada public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Best Lyon County Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Valley Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4180 Farm District Road
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3332
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3332
Grades: PK-4
| 505 students
Rank: #22.
Fernley Intermediate School
Math: 28% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 Hwy 95a South
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3390
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3390
Grades: 5-8
| 623 students
Rank: #33.
Sutro Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
190 Dayton Village Parkway
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6270
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6270
Grades: PK-6
| 399 students
Rank: #44.
Dayton High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
335 Dayton Valley Road
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6240
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6240
Grades: 9-12
| 714 students
Rank: #55.
Smith Valley Schools
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Day Lane
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Grades: PK-12
| 203 students
Rank: #66.
Dayton Intermediate School
Math: 20% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 Dayton Valley Road
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6250
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6250
Grades: 7-8
| 379 students
Rank: #77.
Silver Stage High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3755 W. Spruce Street
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-5071
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-5071
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
Rank: #88.
Dayton Elementary School
Math: 21% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
285 Dayton Valley Road
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6262
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6262
Grades: PK-6
| 433 students
Rank: #99.
Fernley Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 Hardie Lane
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3420
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3420
Grades: PK-4
| 456 students
Rank: #1010.
Fernley High School
Math: 18% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Hwy 95a South
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3400
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,239 students
Rank: #1111.
Silverland Middle School
Math: 19% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Jasmine Lane
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-1575
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-1575
Grades: 7-8
| 654 students
Rank: #1212.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Math: 24% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
925 Farm District Road
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3414
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3414
Grades: PK-4
| 584 students
Rank: #1313.
Yerington Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 N. California Street
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6844
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6844
Grades: PK-4
| 450 students
Rank: #1414.
Silver Stage Middle School
Math: 18% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3800 W. Spruce Avenue
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-5050
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-5050
Grades: 5-8
| 343 students
Rank: #1515.
Riverview Elementary School
Math: 19% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Ferretto Parkway
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6170
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6170
Grades: PK-6
| 443 students
Rank: #1616.
Yerington Intermediate School
Math: 14% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Pearl Street
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6833
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6833
Grades: 5-8
| 410 students
Rank: #1717.
Silver Stage Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3900 W. Spruce Street
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-5060
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-5060
Grades: PK-4
| 352 students
Rank: #1818.
Yerington High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
114 Pearl Street
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6822
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6822
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Rank: n/an/a
Child Find
Special Education School
25 E. Goldfield Avenue
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-0029
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-0029
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eagle Ridge High School
Alternative School
3755 W. Spruce Street
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-5082
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-5082
Grades: 7-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lyon County Adult Education
Alternative School
1340 Hwy 95a
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3409
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3409
Grades: AE
| 0 students
Lyon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 432
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Grades: 7-12
| 149 students
Western Nv Yth Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Po Box 330
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-4200
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lyon County, NV?
The top ranked public schools in Lyon County, NV include East Valley Elementary School, Fernley Intermediate School and Sutro Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lyon County, NV?
21 public schools are located in Lyon County, NV.
What percentage of students in Lyon County, NV go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Lyon County, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County, NV?
Lyon County, NV public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
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