For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 309 students in Elko County, NV.
The top-ranked public charter school in Elko County, NV is Elko Institute For Academic Achievement. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elko County, NV public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Nevada public charter school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 54% statewide average). Charter schools in Elko County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public charter school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Elko County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elko Institute For Academic Achievement
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
905 W Main Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3422
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3422
Gr: K-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Elko County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Elko Alternative (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
777 Country Club Drive
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1742
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1742
Juvenile Detention (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
665 West Silve Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1753
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1753
Gr: 6-12
Po Box 100
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Gr: 7-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Elko County, NV?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Elko County, NV include Elko Institute For Academic Achievement.
How many public charter schools are located in Elko County?
1 public charter schools are located in Elko County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elko County?
Elko County public charter schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public charter schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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