For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,215 students in Elko, NV.
The top ranked public middle schools in Elko, NV are Mound Valley Elementary School, Elko Institute For Academic Achievement and Adobe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elko, NV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Elko have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Elko, NV (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mound Valley Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 744-4382
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 744-4382
Grades: K-8
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Elko Institute For Academic Achievement
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1031 Railroad St Ste 107
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3422
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3422
Grades: K-8
| 196 students
Rank: #33.
Adobe Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3375 Jennings Way
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3375
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3375
Grades: 7-8
| 756 students
Rank: #44.
Northeastern Nevada Virtual Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Grades: K-12
| 223 students
Rank: #55.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Youth Center Rd
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5907
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5907
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
Elko, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Elko Alternative (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
777 Country Club Drive
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1742
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1742
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Juvenile Detention (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
665 West Silve Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1753
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1753
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Elko, NV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Elko, NV include Mound Valley Elementary School, Elko Institute For Academic Achievement and Adobe Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Elko, NV?
5 public middle schools are located in Elko, NV.
What is the racial composition of students in Elko, NV?
Elko, NV public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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