For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 481 students in 89445, NV.
The top-ranked public middle school in 89445, NV is Winnemucca Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 89445 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in 89445, NV have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89445, NV Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winnemucca Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
451 Reinhart Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8120
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8120
Gr: 7-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Leighton Hall
Alternative School
310 East 4th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Gr: 5-12
89445, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carter Seminary (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Gr: PK
Humboldt Adult Ed Correctional (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
310 E 4th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Leighton Hall High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 1070
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 941-0269
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 941-0269
Gr: 1-7
Prekindergarten Prog (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Gr: PK
Silver State Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
336 Bottlecreek Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 883-7900
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 883-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 89445, NV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 89445, NV include Winnemucca Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 89445?
2 public middle schools are located in 89445.
What is the racial composition of students in 89445?
89445 public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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