For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,021 students in Elko, NV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Elko, NV are Mound Valley Elementary School, Grammar School 2 and Mountain View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elko, NV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elko have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Elko, NV (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mound Valley Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 744-4382
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 744-4382
Grades: K-8
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Grammar School 2
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1055 7th Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7161
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7161
Grades: PK-4
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3300 Argent Avenue
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-1844
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-1844
Grades: K-4
| 615 students
Rank: #44.
Elko Institute For Academic Achievement
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1031 Railroad St Ste 107
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3422
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3422
Grades: K-8
| 196 students
Rank: #55.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1645 Sewell Drive
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7255
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7255
Grades: PK-4
| 366 students
Rank: #66.
Flagview Intermediate School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
777 Country Club Dr
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7236
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7236
Grades: 5-6
| 662 students
Rank: #77.
Northeastern Nevada Virtual Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Grades: K-12
| 223 students
Rank: #88.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Youth Center Rd
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5907
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5907
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
Rank: #99.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 South 9th Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3731
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3731
Grades: PK-4
| 619 students
Elko, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Elko Alternative (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
777 Country Club Drive
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1742
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1742
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Juvenile Detention (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
665 West Silve Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1753
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1753
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Elko, NV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Elko, NV include Mound Valley Elementary School, Grammar School 2 and Mountain View Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elko, NV?
9 public elementary schools are located in Elko, NV.
What is the racial composition of students in Elko, NV?
Elko, NV public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
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