For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 1,885 students in Humboldt County, NV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Humboldt County, NV are Kings River, Denio and Sonoma Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humboldt County, NV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average). Elementary schools in Humboldt County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Humboldt County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kings River
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
134 Kings River Road
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 447-2983
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 447-2983
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Rank: #22.
Denio
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Box Butte 76
Denio, NV 89404
(866) 447-3567
Denio, NV 89404
(866) 447-3567
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Rank: #33.
Sonoma Heights Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Melarkey Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8165
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8165
Grades: PK-6
| 486 students
Rank: #44.
Winnemucca Grammar School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
522 Lay Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Grades: PK-4
| 298 students
Rank: #55.
French Ford Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5495 Palisade Drive
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8200
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8200
Grades: 5-6
| 504 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Orovada School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Box Butte 85
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 442-4615
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 442-4615
Grades: PK-8
| 33 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Paradise Valley School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Box Butte 33
Paradise Valley, NV 89426
(866) 440-9357
Paradise Valley, NV 89426
(866) 440-9357
Grades: PK-8
| 32 students
Rank: #88.
Grass Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6465 South Grass Valley Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8150
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8150
Grades: PK-4
| 461 students
Rank: #99.
Mcdermitt Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Olavarria Street
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Grades: PK-6
| 55 students
Humboldt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carter Seminary (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Humboldt Adult Ed Correctional (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
310 E 4th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Leighton Hall (Dentention Center) (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
737 Fairgrounds Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Leighton Hall High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 1070
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 941-0269
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 941-0269
Grades: 1-7
| n/a students
Prekindergarten Prog (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Silver State Charter High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
336 Bottlecreek Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 883-7900
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 883-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Humboldt County, NV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Humboldt County, NV include Kings River, Denio and Sonoma Heights Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Humboldt County, NV?
9 public elementary schools are located in Humboldt County, NV.
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt County, NV?
Humboldt County, NV public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
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