For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 915 students in 89410, NV (there are 1 private school, serving 162 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 89410, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 89410, NV are Jacobsen High School, Gardnerville Elementary School and Carson Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89410 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89410, NV have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89410, NV Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jacobsen High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 China Spring Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Gardnerville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1290 Toler Avenue
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5117
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5117
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Carson Valley Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1477 Hwy 395
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-2265
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-2265
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
89410, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Suspension School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
225 China Springs Road
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 89410, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in 89410, NV include Jacobsen High School, Gardnerville Elementary School and Carson Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 89410?
3 public schools are located in 89410.
What percentage of students in 89410 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 89410 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89410?
89410 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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