For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,583 students in 89434, NV (there are 2 private schools, serving 366 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 89434, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 89434, NV are Marvin Moss Elementary School, Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary School and Edward C. Reed High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89434 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89434, NV have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89434, NV Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marvin Moss Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 Primio Way
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5507
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5507
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #22.
Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1735 Del Rosa Way
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5730
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5730
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: #33.
Edward C. Reed High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1350 Baring Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5700
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,119 students
Rank: #44.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1250 Peri Ranch Road
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 342-0400
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 342-0400
Grades: PK-5
| 43 students
Rank: #55.
Katherine Dunn Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1135 O Callaghan Dr
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5520
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5520
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #66.
Jerry Whitehead Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3570 Waterfall Dr
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 626-5200
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 626-5200
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
Rank: #77.
Lou Mendive Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Whitewood Drive
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5990
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5990
Grades: 6-8
| 902 students
Rank: #88.
Alpine Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
605 Boxington Way Ste 112
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-1166
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-1166
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 89434, NV?
The top ranked public schools in 89434, NV include Marvin Moss Elementary School, Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary School and Edward C. Reed High School.
How many public schools are located in 89434?
8 public schools are located in 89434.
What percentage of students in 89434 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 89434 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89434?
89434 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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