Top 10 Best Carson City Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,112 students in Carson City, NV (there are 4 private schools, serving 587 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Carson City, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Carson City, NV are Jacks Valley Elementary School, Edith W. Fritsch Elementary School and Al Seeliger Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carson City, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Nevada public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Carson City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 71% (majority Hispanic).

Best Carson City, NV Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jacks Valley Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
701 Jacks Valley Road
Carson City, NV 89705
(775) 267-3267
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Edith W. Fritsch Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
504 Bath St.
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 283-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #33.
Al Seeliger Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2800 S. Saliman Rd.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #44.
Bordewich/bray Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
110 S. Thompson St.
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 283-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
Rank: #55.
Carson Montessori
Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2263 Mouton Dr.
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 887-9500
Grades: K-6
| 283 students
Rank: #66.
Carson High School
Math: 22% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1111 N. Saliman Rd.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,276 students
Rank: #77.
Mark Twain Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2111 Carriage Crest Dr.
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #88.
Carson Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1140 W. King St.
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 283-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 974 students
Rank: #99.
Fremont Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1511 Firebox Rd.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #1010.
Eagle Valley Middle School
Math: 21% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4151 E. Fifth St.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2600
Grades: 6-8
| 783 students
Rank: #1111.
Empire Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1260 Monte Rosa Dr.
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #1212.
Pioneer Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
202 E. Corbett St.
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1300
Grades: 1-12
| 207 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carson Adult High School
Alternative School
275 East Park St. Bldg. E
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1350
Grades: AE
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
710 W. 4th St.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2350
Grades: PK
| 40 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Carson City, Nevada

Carson City, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
788 Fairview Dr.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 883-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
301 E. Corbett Street
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1350
Grades: AE
| n/a students
Gleason Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
604 West Musser Street
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 885-6361
Grades: PK-K
| 46 students
1545 W 5th Street
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 123-1234
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3735 North Carson St
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 882-8200
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
700 E Fifith Street
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 689-2500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Carson City, NV?
The top ranked public schools in Carson City, NV include Jacks Valley Elementary School, Edith W. Fritsch Elementary School and Al Seeliger Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Carson City, NV?
14 public schools are located in Carson City, NV.
What percentage of students in Carson City, NV go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Carson City, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carson City, NV?
Carson City, NV public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 71% (majority Hispanic).

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