Top Rankings
Douglas School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,112 students in Douglas School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public pre schools in Nevada.
Public Preschools in Douglas School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
15 Schools
374 Schools
# Students
4,927 Students
179,137 Students
# Teachers
278 Teachers
10,856 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Douglas School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 19 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 20 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
26%
Graduation Rate
92%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.8%
38.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.69
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
26%
48%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
13%
Showing 2004–2020. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
64%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,833 is higher than the state median of $14,039. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,990 is higher than the state median of $13,427. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$6,665 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$69 MM
$6,375 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$15,833
$14,039
Showing 2010–2020. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student (19-20)
$13,990
$13,427
Showing 2010–2020. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Best Douglas School District Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinon Hills Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1479 Stephanie Way
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Zephyr Cove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
226 Warrior Way
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-4574
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-4574
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
699 Long Valley Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-2222
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-2222
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Gardnerville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1290 Toler Avenue
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5117
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5117
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Jacks Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Jacks Valley Road
Carson City, NV 89705
(775) 267-3267
Carson City, NV 89705
(775) 267-3267
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Minden Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1170 Baler Street
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5510
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5510
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
C. C. Meneley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1446 Muir Dr
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-3154
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-3154
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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