For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 78 students in Esmeralda County, NV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Esmeralda County, NV are Silver Peak Elementary School, Goldfield Elementary School and Dyer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Esmeralda County, NV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Esmeralda County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Esmeralda County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Peak Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Galena St.
Silverpeak, NV 89047
(775) 937-2261
Silverpeak, NV 89047
(775) 937-2261
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Goldfield Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5th & Ramsey
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 485-3215
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 485-3215
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Dyer Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 264 Mm 11
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 572-3250
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 572-3250
Gr: PK-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Esmeralda County, NV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Esmeralda County, NV include Silver Peak Elementary School, Goldfield Elementary School and Dyer Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Esmeralda County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Esmeralda County.
What is the racial composition of students in Esmeralda County?
Esmeralda County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Esmeralda County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Esmeralda County include: Goldfield Elementary School vs. Silver Peak Elementary School, Silver Peak Elementary School vs. Goldfield Elementary School
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