Serving 153 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Zephyr Cove Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Zephyr Cove Elementary School serves the northwest part of Zephyr Cove, NV, covering an attendance area of approximately 58 square miles. Families in the zone can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zephyr Cove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Zephyr Cove Elementary School's student population of 153 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
153 students
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Zephyr Cove Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zephyr Cove Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#117 out of 684 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
17%
46%
Black
n/a
12%
White
74%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.7%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zephyr Cove Elementary School's ranking?
Zephyr Cove Elementary School is ranked #117 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Zephyr Cove Elementary School often compared to?
Zephyr Cove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jacks Valley Elementary School, Pinon Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Zephyr Cove Elementary School?
153 students attend Zephyr Cove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Zephyr Cove Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Zephyr Cove Elementary School offer ?
Zephyr Cove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Zephyr Cove Elementary School part of?
Zephyr Cove Elementary School is part of Douglas School District.
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