For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 2,360 students in Elko County, NV.
The top ranked public middle schools in Elko County, NV are Ruby Valley Elementary School, Independence Valley Elementary School and Mound Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elko County, NV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Elko County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Elko County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ruby Valley Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 Elm Street
Ruby Valley, NV 89833
(775) 779-2289
Ruby Valley, NV 89833
(775) 779-2289
Grades: K-8
| 22 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Independence Valley Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 Elm Street
Tuscarora, NV 89834
(775) 756-5597
Tuscarora, NV 89834
(775) 756-5597
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mound Valley Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 744-4382
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 744-4382
Grades: K-8
| 11 students
Rank: #44.
Elko Institute For Academic Achievement
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1031 Railroad St Ste 107
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3422
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3422
Grades: K-8
| 196 students
Rank: #55.
Wells Jr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1129 Lake Avenue
Wells, NV 89835
(775) 752-3477
Wells, NV 89835
(775) 752-3477
Grades: 7-8
| 45 students
Rank: #66.
Adobe Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3375 Jennings Way
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3375
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3375
Grades: 7-8
| 756 students
Rank: #77.
Northeastern Nevada Virtual Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Grades: K-12
| 223 students
Rank: #88.
Spring Creek Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14650 Lamoille Highway
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 777-1688
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 777-1688
Grades: 6-8
| 716 students
Rank: #99.
Jackpot Jr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Progressive Drive
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2374
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2374
Grades: 7-8
| 21 students
Rank: #1010.
Carlin Jr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
552 8th Street
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Grades: 7-8
| 52 students
Rank: #1111.
West Wendover Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Elko Avenue
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775) 664-4406
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775) 664-4406
Grades: 6-8
| 226 students
Rank: #1212.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Youth Center Rd
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5907
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5907
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
Rank: #1313.
Montello Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
254 B Street
Montello, NV 89830
(775) 776-2456
Montello, NV 89830
(775) 776-2456
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Rank: #1414.
Owyhee Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Academic Way
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Grades: 7-8
| 40 students
Elko County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Elko Alternative (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
777 Country Club Drive
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1742
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1742
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Juvenile Detention (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
665 West Silve Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1753
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1753
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Petan Ranch
Tuscarora, NV 89834
(775) 756-5562
Tuscarora, NV 89834
(775) 756-5562
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Elko County, NV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Elko County, NV include Ruby Valley Elementary School, Independence Valley Elementary School and Mound Valley Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Elko County, NV?
14 public middle schools are located in Elko County, NV.
What is the racial composition of students in Elko County, NV?
Elko County, NV public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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