For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 149 students in Amargosa Valley, NV.
The top-ranked public schools in Amargosa Valley, NV are Amargosa Valley Elementary School and Amargosa Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amargosa Valley, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Amargosa Valley have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Amargosa Valley, NV (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amargosa Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1560 E. Amargosa Farm Rd.
Amargosa Valley, NV 89020
(775) 372-5324
Amargosa Valley, NV 89020
(775) 372-5324
Gr: PK-5 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Amargosa Valley Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1560 E. Amargosa Farm Rd.
Amargosa Valley, NV 89020
(775) 372-5324
Amargosa Valley, NV 89020
(775) 372-5324
Gr: 6-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Amargosa Valley, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in Amargosa Valley, NV include Amargosa Valley Elementary School and Amargosa Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Amargosa Valley?
2 public schools are located in Amargosa Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Amargosa Valley?
Amargosa Valley public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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