For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 228 students in Storey County, NV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Storey County, NV are Virginia City Middle School and Hugh Gallagher Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Storey County, NV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Storey County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Storey County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Virginia City Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
127 South D Street
Virginia City, NV 89440
(775) 847-0980
Virginia City, NV 89440
(775) 847-0980
Gr: 6-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
191 South D Street
Virginia City, NV 89440
(775) 847-0977
Virginia City, NV 89440
(775) 847-0977
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Storey County, NV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Storey County, NV include Virginia City Middle School and Hugh Gallagher Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Storey County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Storey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Storey County?
Storey County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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