For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 22 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 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gerlach have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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 Gerlach, NV (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gerlach K-12 School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
555 E. Sunset Blvd
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Gerlach, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
555 E. Sunset
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gr: PK-5
555 East Sunset Blvd.
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gr: PK-5 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
555 East Sunset Boulevard
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gr: 6-8
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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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