For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 761 students in Ely, NV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ely, NV are Learning Bridge, White Pine Middle School and David E Norman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ely, NV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ely have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ely, NV (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Learning Bridge
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 E 13th Street
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 293-8009
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 293-8009
Gr: K-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
White Pine Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
844 Aultman Street
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4841
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4841
Gr: 6-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
David E Norman Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 E 11th St
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4846
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4846
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Ely, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mountain High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4569 North State Route 490
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2244
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2244
Gr: AE
Steptoe Valley Adult Ed High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
700 Aultman Street
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 738-7182
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 738-7182
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ely, NV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ely, NV include Learning Bridge, White Pine Middle School and David E Norman Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ely?
3 public elementary schools are located in Ely.
What is the racial composition of students in Ely?
Ely public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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