Best 89408 Nevada Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,168 students in 89408, NV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 89408, NV are East Valley Elementary School, Fernley Intermediate School and Fernley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 89408 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 89408, NV have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best 89408, NV Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Valley Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4180 Farm District Road
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3332
Gr: PK-4 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Fernley Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
320 Hwy 95a South
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3390
Gr: 5-6 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Fernley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Hardie Lane
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3420
Gr: PK-4 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
925 Farm District Road
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3414
Gr: PK-4 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 89408, NV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 89408, NV include East Valley Elementary School, Fernley Intermediate School and Fernley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 89408?
4 public elementary schools are located in 89408.
What is the racial composition of students in 89408?
89408 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

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