For the 2025 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 5,657 students in Nye County, NV (there are 1 private school, serving 112 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Nye County, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Nye County, NV are Gabbs Elementary School, Gabbs Middle School and Amargosa Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nye County, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Nye County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nye County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Gabbs Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
511 East Ave
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Grades: PK-5
| 13 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Gabbs Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
511 East Ave
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Grades: 6-8
| 7 students
Rank: #33.
Amargosa Valley Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1560 E. Amargosa Farm Rd.
Amargosa Valley, NV 89020
(775) 372-5324
Amargosa Valley, NV 89020
(775) 372-5324
Grades: 6-8
| 54 students
Rank: #44.
Beatty Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 N 4th St
Beatty, NV 89003
(775) 553-2902
Beatty, NV 89003
(775) 553-2902
Grades: 6-8
| 29 students
Rank: #55.
Floyd Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6181 S Jane Ave
Pahrump, NV 89061
(775) 751-4889
Pahrump, NV 89061
(775) 751-4889
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #66.
Amargosa Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1560 E. Amargosa Farm Rd.
Amargosa Valley, NV 89020
(775) 372-5324
Amargosa Valley, NV 89020
(775) 372-5324
Grades: PK-5
| 97 students
Rank: #77.
Manse Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4881 N Lola Ln
Pahrump, NV 89060
(775) 727-5252
Pahrump, NV 89060
(775) 727-5252
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #88.
Hafen Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7120 S Hafen Ranch Rd
Pahrump, NV 89061
(775) 751-4688
Pahrump, NV 89061
(775) 751-4688
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #99.
Round Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
59 Hadley Cir
Round Mountain, NV 89045
(775) 377-2236
Round Mountain, NV 89045
(775) 377-2236
Grades: PK-5
| 128 students
Rank: #1010.
J G Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 E Jack Rabbit St
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-6619
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-6619
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #1111.
Tonopah Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Idaho Cir
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-3698
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-3698
Grades: 6-8
| 64 students
Rank: #1212.
Rosemary Clarke Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4201 N Blagg Rd
Pahrump, NV 89060
(775) 727-5546
Pahrump, NV 89060
(775) 727-5546
Grades: 6-8
| 1,056 students
Rank: #1313.
Tonopah Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Idaho Cir
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-6644
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-6644
Grades: PK-5
| 128 students
Rank: #1414.
Beatty High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Hornet Ave
Beatty, NV 89003
(775) 553-2595
Beatty, NV 89003
(775) 553-2595
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #1515.
Round Mountain Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
61 Hadley Cir
Round Mountain, NV 89045
(775) 377-2690
Round Mountain, NV 89045
(775) 377-2690
Grades: 6-8
| 59 students
Rank: #1616.
Pahrump Valley High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Calvada Blvd
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-7737
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-7737
Grades: 9-12
| 1,349 students
Rank: #1717.
Gabbs High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
511 East Ave
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Round Mountain High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
61 Hadley Cir
Round Mountain, NV 89045
(775) 377-2690
Round Mountain, NV 89045
(775) 377-2690
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Tonopah High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Ray Tennant Dr
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-3698
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-3698
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #2020.
Pathways Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2765 Mt. Charleston Drive
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
Rank: #2121.
Beatty Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 N 4th St
Beatty, NV 89003
(775) 553-2902
Beatty, NV 89003
(775) 553-2902
Grades: PK-5
| 61 students
Rank: #2222.
Pathways Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2765 Mt. Charleston Drive
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Grades: 6-8
| 53 students
Rank: #2323.
Pathways High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2765 Mt. Charleston Drive
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: n/an/a
1521 E Idaho St
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-7892
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-7892
Grades: PK
| 200 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ncsd Adult Education
Alternative School
2765 Mt. Charleston Drive
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Nye County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pahrump Early Childhood Special Education Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
900 E. Jackrabbit A
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-4014
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-4014
Grades: PK
| 37 students
881 Smoky Valley Rd
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-9713
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-9713
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Tonopah Conservation Camp (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 Conservation Road
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 751-6822
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 751-6822
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Us Route 6/state Route 37
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 537-5019
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 537-5019
Grades: 1-8
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nye County, NV?
The top ranked public schools in Nye County, NV include Gabbs Elementary School, Gabbs Middle School and Amargosa Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Nye County?
25 public schools are located in Nye County.
What percentage of students in Nye County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Nye County are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nye County?
Nye County public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Nye County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Nye County include: Hafen Elementary School vs. Floyd Elementary School, Manse Elementary School vs. J G Johnson Elementary School, Hafen Elementary School vs. J G Johnson Elementary School
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