For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,317 students in 89434, NV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 89434, NV are Hillside Elementary School, Marvin Moss Elementary School and Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 89434 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 89434, NV have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89434, NV Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1250 Peri Ranch Road
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 342-0400
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 342-0400
Gr: PK-5 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Marvin Moss Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 Primio Way
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5507
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5507
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1735 Del Rosa Way
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5730
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5730
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Jerry Whitehead Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3570 Waterfall Dr
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 626-5200
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 626-5200
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Katherine Dunn Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1135 O Callaghan Dr
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5520
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5520
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Lou Mendive Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Whitewood Drive
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5990
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5990
Gr: 6-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 89434, NV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 89434, NV include Hillside Elementary School, Marvin Moss Elementary School and Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 89434?
6 public elementary schools are located in 89434.
What is the racial composition of students in 89434?
89434 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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