For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,365 students in 89436, NV (there are 5 private schools, serving 335 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 89436, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 89436, NV are Van Gorder Elementary School, John Bohach Elementary School and Bud Beasley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89436 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89436, NV have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89436, NV Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Van Gorder Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7650 Campello Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7722
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7722
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #22.
John Bohach Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Windmill Farms Pkwy
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0062
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0062
Grades: K-5
| 835 students
Rank: #33.
Bud Beasley Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2100 Canyon Parkway
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5250
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5250
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #44.
Sky Ranch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Windmill Farms
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0060
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0060
Grades: 6-8
| 1,339 students
Rank: #55.
Jesse Hall Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
185 Shelby Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7755
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7755
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #66.
Miguel Sepulveda Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5075 Ion Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5257
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5257
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 89436, NV?
The top ranked public schools in 89436, NV include Van Gorder Elementary School, John Bohach Elementary School and Bud Beasley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 89436?
6 public schools are located in 89436.
What percentage of students in 89436 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 89436 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89436?
89436 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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