For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,077 students in Lander County, NV.
The top-ranked public schools in Lander County, NV are Austin Combined Schools, Battle Mountain Elementary School and Battle Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lander County, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Lander County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lander County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Austin Combined Schools
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Highway 305 North Box 160
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2467
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2467
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Battle Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 Altenburg Avenue
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2889
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2889
Gr: PK-4 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Battle Mountain High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Weaver Ave
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-5436
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-5436
Gr: 9-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
985 W. Humboldt
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Gr: 5-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Lander County Adult Education
Alternative School
350 E. Front Street
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-6105
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-6105
Gr: Inquire with school
Lander County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Highway 305 North
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2100
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2100
Gr: K-6 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 25%
650 Altenburg Avenue
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2415
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2415
Gr: 7-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
985 W. Humboldt
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Gr: 4-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
330 E. 6th South
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2349
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2349
Gr: PK-1 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lander County, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in Lander County, NV include Austin Combined Schools, Battle Mountain Elementary School and Battle Mountain High School.
How many public schools are located in Lander County?
5 public schools are located in Lander County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lander County?
Lander County public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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