For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 701 students in Minden, NV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Minden, NV are Pinon Hills Elementary School, Minden Elementary School and Douglas Nevada Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minden, NV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Minden have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Minden, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinon Hills Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1479 Stephanie Way
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #22.
Minden Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1170 Baler Street
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5510
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5510
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #33.
Douglas Nevada Online
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1680 Bently Parkway
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1480
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1480
Grades: 6-8
| 20 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Granbury Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Crossland Rd
Minden, NV 89423
(817) 579-0852
Minden, NV 89423
(817) 579-0852
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alt School
Alternative School
1680 Bently Parkway South
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Grades: 4-12
| 2 students
Minden, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1701 Lucerne St
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 783-9002
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 783-9002
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Minden, NV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Minden, NV include Pinon Hills Elementary School, Minden Elementary School and Douglas Nevada Online.
How many public elementary schools are located in Minden?
5 public elementary schools are located in Minden.
What is the racial composition of students in Minden?
Minden public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Minden are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Minden include: Pinon Hills Elementary School vs. Minden Elementary School, Minden Elementary School vs. Pinon Hills Elementary School
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