For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,484 students in Carson City, NV (there are 3 private schools, serving 450 private students). 94% 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 Al Seeliger Elementary School, Edith W. Fritsch Elementary School and Mark Twain 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 32% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Carson City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carson City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Al Seeliger Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2800 S. Saliman Rd.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2200
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #22.
Edith W. Fritsch Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
504 Bath St.
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 283-1400
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 283-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #33.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2111 Carriage Crest Dr.
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1000
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #44.
Carson Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2263 Mouton Dr.
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 887-9500
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 887-9500
Grades: K-6
| 297 students
Rank: #55.
Carson Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1140 W. King St.
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 283-2800
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 283-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 844 students
Rank: #66.
Bordewich/bray Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 S. Thompson St.
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 283-2400
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 283-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #77.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1511 Firebox Rd.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-1200
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #88.
Eagle Valley Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4151 E. Fifth St.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2600
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2600
Grades: 6-8
| 803 students
Rank: #99.
Pioneer Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 E. Corbett St.
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1300
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1300
Grades: 6-12
| 195 students
Rank: #1010.
Empire Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1260 Monte Rosa Dr.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-1100
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #1111.
Carson High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1111 N. Saliman Rd.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-1600
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,275 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carson Adult Education Corrections
Alternative School
301 E. Corbett Street
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1350
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1350
Grades: AE
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Carson Adult High School
Alternative School
275 East Park St. Bldg. E
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1350
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1350
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
710 W. 4th St.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2350
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2350
Grades: PK
| 45 students
Carson City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
788 Fairview Dr.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 883-7900
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 883-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Gleason Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
604 West Musser Street
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 885-6361
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 885-6361
Grades: PK-K
| 46 students
Murphy/bernardini Juvenile Detention (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1545 W 5th Street
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 123-1234
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 123-1234
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3735 North Carson St
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 882-8200
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 882-8200
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
700 E Fifith Street
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 689-2500
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 Al Seeliger Elementary School, Edith W. Fritsch Elementary School and Mark Twain Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Carson City?
14 public schools are located in Carson City.
What percentage of students in Carson City go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Carson City are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carson City?
Carson City public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Carson City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Carson City include: Eagle Valley Middle School vs. Carson Middle School, Carson Middle School vs. Eagle Valley Middle School, Pioneer Academy vs. Carson High School
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