For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,164 students in Carson City, NV.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carson City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Carson City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Al Seeliger Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2800 S. Saliman Rd.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2200
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Edith W. Fritsch Elementary School
(Math: 46% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 46% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Carson Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Carson Middle School
(Math: 33% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 35% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Bordewich/bray Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 S. Thompson St.
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 283-2400
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 283-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Eagle Valley Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4151 E. Fifth St.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2600
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Empire Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Monte Rosa Dr.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-1100
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Pioneer Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 E. Corbett St.
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1300
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1300
Gr: 6-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Carson City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
788 Fairview Dr.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 883-7900
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 883-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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
Gr: PK-K | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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
3735 North Carson St
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 882-8200
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 882-8200
Gr: 7-8
700 E Fifith Street
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 689-2500
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 689-2500
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Carson City, NV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carson City, NV include Al Seeliger Elementary School, Edith W. Fritsch Elementary School and Mark Twain Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carson City?
10 public elementary schools are located in Carson City.
What is the racial composition of students in Carson City?
Carson City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Carson City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Carson City include: Carson Middle School vs. Eagle Valley Middle School, Eagle Valley Middle School vs. Carson Middle School, Empire Elementary School vs. Mark Twain Elementary School
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