For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,060 students in 89048, NV (there are 1 private school, serving 112 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 89048, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 89048, NV are J G Johnson Elementary School, Pahrump Valley High School and Pathways Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89048 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89048, NV have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89048, NV Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J G Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 18% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Pahrump Valley High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Calvada Blvd
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-7737
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-7737
Gr: 9-12 | 1,333 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Pathways Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2765 Mt. Charleston Drive
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Gr: 3-5
Rank: #44.
Pathways High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2765 Mt. Charleston Drive
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Pathways Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 89048, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in 89048, NV include J G Johnson Elementary School, Pahrump Valley High School and Pathways Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 89048?
5 public schools are located in 89048.
What percentage of students in 89048 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 89048 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89048?
89048 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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