For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,061 students in 89408, NV (there are 1 private school, serving 129 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 89408, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 89408, NV are East Valley Elementary School, Fernley Intermediate School and Fernley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89408 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89408, NV have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89408, NV Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4180 Farm District Road
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3332
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3332
Grades: PK-4
| 505 students
Rank: #22.
Fernley Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 Hwy 95a South
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3390
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3390
Grades: 5-8
| 623 students
Rank: #33.
Fernley Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 Hardie Lane
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3420
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3420
Grades: PK-4
| 456 students
Rank: #44.
Fernley High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Hwy 95a South
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3400
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,239 students
Rank: #55.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
925 Farm District Road
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3414
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3414
Grades: PK-4
| 584 students
Rank: #66.
Silverland Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Jasmine Lane
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-1575
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-1575
Grades: 7-8
| 654 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lyon County Adult Education
Alternative School
1340 Hwy 95a
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3409
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3409
Grades: AE
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 89408, NV?
The top ranked public schools in 89408, NV include East Valley Elementary School, Fernley Intermediate School and Fernley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 89408, NV?
7 public schools are located in 89408, NV.
What percentage of students in 89408, NV go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 89408, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89408, NV?
89408, NV public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
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