For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,872 students in 89703, NV (there are 2 private schools, serving 425 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 89703, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 89703, NV are Edith W. Fritsch Elementary School, Carson Middle School and Bordewich/bray Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89703 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89703, NV 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89703, NV Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
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 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
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 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 89703, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in 89703, NV include Edith W. Fritsch Elementary School, Carson Middle School and Bordewich/bray Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 89703?
3 public schools are located in 89703.
What percentage of students in 89703 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 89703 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89703?
89703 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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