For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 959 students in Lincoln County, NV.
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, NV are Panaca Elementary School, Caliente Elementary School and C O Bastian High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lincoln County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Panaca Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 East Edwards
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4446
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4446
Grades: PK-6
| 202 students
Rank: #22.
Caliente Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
289 Lincoln Street
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-3772
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-3772
Grades: PK-6
| 82 students
Rank: #33.
C O Bastian High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Youth Center Drive
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8250
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8250
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
Rank: #44.
Pahranagat Valley Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
158 Main Street
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3321
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3321
Grades: 6-8
| 60 students
Rank: #55.
Meadow Valley Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
91 N 4th Street
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4655
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4655
Grades: 7-8
| 82 students
Rank: #66.
Pahranagat Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
593 Broadway
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3351
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3351
Grades: PK-5
| 167 students
Rank: #77.
Pahranagat Valley High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
158 Main Street
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3321
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3321
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln County High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1111 East Edwards Street
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4481
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4481
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Rank: #99.
Pioche Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
651 Airport Road
Pioche, NV 89043
(775) 962-5832
Pioche, NV 89043
(775) 962-5832
Grades: PK-6
| 61 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln County Adult Corrections
Alternative School
1005 Main St. Suite 108
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-8019
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-8019
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln County Adult High School
Alternative School
1005 Main St. Suite 108
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8019
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8019
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lincoln County Alternative High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
500 Youth Center Drive
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8250
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8250
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, NV?
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, NV include Panaca Elementary School, Caliente Elementary School and C O Bastian High School.
How many public schools are located in Lincoln County?
11 public schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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