For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,052 students in Churchill County, NV (there are 3 private schools, serving 113 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Churchill County, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Churchill County, NV are Oasis Academy, E C Best Elementary School and Numa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Churchill County, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Churchill County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Churchill County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oasis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
920 West Williams Avenue Ste 1
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 423-5437
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 423-5437
Gr: K-12 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
E C Best Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 E Williams Ave
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 423-3159
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 423-3159
Gr: 2-3 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Numa Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Discovery Way
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 428-1996
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 428-1996
Gr: 4-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Churchill County High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Greenwave Circle
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 423-2181
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 423-2181
Gr: 9-12 | 1,025 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Lahontan Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1099 Merton Drive
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 423-1999
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 423-1999
Gr: K-1 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Churchill County Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 South Maine Street
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 423-7701
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 423-7701
Gr: 6-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Churchill County, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in Churchill County, NV include Oasis Academy, E C Best Elementary School and Numa Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Churchill County?
8 public schools are located in Churchill County.
What percentage of students in Churchill County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Churchill County are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Churchill County?
Churchill County public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Churchill County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Churchill County include: Numa Elementary School vs. E C Best Elementary School, E C Best Elementary School vs. Numa Elementary School, E C Best Elementary School vs. Oasis Academy
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