For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 23 students in Gerlach, NV.
The top ranked public elementary school in Gerlach, NV is Gerlach K-12 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gerlach, NV public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gerlach have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gerlach, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gerlach K-12 School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 E. Sunset Blvd
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Gerlach, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
555 E. Sunset
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
555 East Sunset Blvd.
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Grades: PK-5
| 41 students
555 East Sunset Boulevard
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gerlach, NV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gerlach, NV include Gerlach K-12 School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gerlach?
1 public elementary schools are located in Gerlach.
What is the racial composition of students in Gerlach?
Gerlach public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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