For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 125 students in Caliente, NV.
The top ranked public schools in Caliente, NV are Caliente Elementary School and C O Bastian High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caliente, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Caliente have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Caliente, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caliente Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
289 Lincoln Street
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-3772
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-3772
Grades: PK-6
| 82 students
Rank: #22.
C O Bastian High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Youth Center Drive
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8250
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8250
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln County Adult High School
Alternative School
1005 Main St. Suite 108
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8019
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8019
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Caliente, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lincoln County Alternative High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
500 Youth Center Drive
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8250
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8250
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Caliente, NV?
The top ranked public schools in Caliente, NV include Caliente Elementary School and C O Bastian High School.
How many public schools are located in Caliente?
3 public schools are located in Caliente.
What is the racial composition of students in Caliente?
Caliente public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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