For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,019 students in Gardnerville, NV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gardnerville, NV are G. L. Scarselli Elementary 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.
Gardnerville, NV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gardnerville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 Gardnerville, NV (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
699 Long Valley Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-2222
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-2222
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Pau Wa Lu Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Long Valley Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-6100
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Gardnerville, 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 elementary schools in Gardnerville, NV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gardnerville, NV include G. L. Scarselli Elementary School, Gardnerville Elementary School and Carson Valley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gardnerville?
5 public elementary schools are located in Gardnerville.
What is the racial composition of students in Gardnerville?
Gardnerville 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).
Which public elementary schools in Gardnerville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Gardnerville include: Carson Valley Middle School vs. G. L. Scarselli Elementary School, C. C. Meneley Elementary School vs. Gardnerville Elementary School, G. L. Scarselli Elementary School vs. C. C. Meneley Elementary School
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