For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,897 students in Elko, NV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Elko, NV are Elko Institute For Academic Achievement, Independence High School and Northside 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 33% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elko have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Elko, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elko Institute For Academic Achievement
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1031 Railroad St Ste 107
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3422
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3422
Grades: K-8
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Youth Center Rd
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5907
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5907
Grades: 6-12
| 46 students
Rank: #33.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1645 Sewell Drive
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7255
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7255
Grades: PK-4
| 354 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3300 Argent Avenue
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-1844
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-1844
Grades: K-4
| 555 students
Rank: #55.
Grammar School 2
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1055 7th Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7161
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7161
Grades: PK-4
| 334 students
Rank: #66.
Flagview Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
777 Country Club Dr
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7236
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7236
Grades: 5-6
| 686 students
Rank: #77.
Northeastern Nevada Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Grades: K-12
| 60 students
Rank: #88.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 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
| 553 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 Elko Institute For Academic Achievement, Independence High School and Northside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elko?
8 public elementary schools are located in Elko.
What is the racial composition of students in Elko?
Elko public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Elko are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Elko include: Grammar School 2 vs. Mountain View Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School vs. Grammar School 2
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