For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 594 students in Mineral County, NV (there are 1 private school, serving 360 private students). 62% of all K-12 students in Mineral County, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mineral County, NV are Hawthorne Elementary School, Mineral County High School and Schurz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mineral County, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Mineral County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mineral County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 W. 9th St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Gr: PK-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Mineral County High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 A St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Schurz Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4048 S. Hwy 95
Schurz, NV 89427
(775) 773-2323
Schurz, NV 89427
(775) 773-2323
Gr: PK-6 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
Hawthorne Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 A St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Gr: 7-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Mineral County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
751 A Street, P.o. Box 1060
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Gr: PK-3 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Mineral Alternative Education (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
601 A Street
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mineral County, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in Mineral County, NV include Hawthorne Elementary School, Mineral County High School and Schurz Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mineral County?
5 public schools are located in Mineral County.
What percentage of students in Mineral County go to public school?
62% of all K-12 students in Mineral County are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mineral County?
Mineral County public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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