For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,100 students in Gardnerville, NV (there are 2 private schools, serving 244 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Gardnerville, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Gardnerville, NV are G. L. Scarselli Elementary School, Jacobsen High School and Gardnerville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gardnerville, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Gardnerville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gardnerville, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
699 Long Valley Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-2222
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-2222
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #22.
Jacobsen High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 China Spring Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #33.
Gardnerville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1290 Toler Avenue
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5117
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5117
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #44.
Carson Valley Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1477 Hwy 395
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-2265
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-2265
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Rank: #55.
C. C. Meneley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1446 Muir Dr
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-3154
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-3154
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #66.
Pau Wa Lu Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Long Valley Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-6100
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 459 students
Gardnerville, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Suspension School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
225 China Springs Road
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gardnerville, NV?
The top ranked public schools in Gardnerville, NV include G. L. Scarselli Elementary School, Jacobsen High School and Gardnerville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gardnerville?
6 public schools are located in Gardnerville.
What percentage of students in Gardnerville go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Gardnerville are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gardnerville?
Gardnerville public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Gardnerville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Gardnerville include: C. C. Meneley Elementary School vs. Gardnerville Elementary School, G. L. Scarselli Elementary School vs. C. C. Meneley Elementary School, Carson Valley Middle School vs. G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
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