For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 3,388 students in Douglas County, NV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Douglas County, NV are Pinon Hills Elementary School, Zephyr Cove Elementary School and G. L. Scarselli Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, NV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Douglas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinon Hills Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1479 Stephanie Way
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Zephyr Cove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
226 Warrior Way
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-4574
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-4574
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
699 Long Valley Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-2222
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-2222
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Gardnerville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1290 Toler Avenue
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5117
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5117
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Jacks Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Jacks Valley Road
Carson City, NV 89705
(775) 267-3267
Carson City, NV 89705
(775) 267-3267
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Carson Valley Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1477 Hwy 395
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-2265
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-2265
Gr: 6-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Minden Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1170 Baler Street
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5510
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5510
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
George Whittell High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
240 Warrior Way
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-2446
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-2446
Gr: 6-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Douglas Nevada Online
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1680 Bently Parkway
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1480
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1480
Gr: 6-8 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
C. C. Meneley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1446 Muir Dr
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-3154
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-3154
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Pau Wa Lu Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Long Valley Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-6100
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Lake Granbury Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Crossland Rd
Minden, NV 89423
(817) 579-0852
Minden, NV 89423
(817) 579-0852
Gr: 6-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Alt School
Alternative School
1680 Bently Parkway South
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Gr: 4-12 | 2 students
Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Suspension School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
225 China Springs Road
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
1900 Echo Dr
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-6281
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-6281
Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Tahoe Detention Center (Dcjd) (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
175 West Hwy 50
Stateline, NV 89449
(775) 782-5160
Stateline, NV 89449
(775) 782-5160
Tahoe Detention Facility High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
175 W. Highway 50
Stateline, NV 89449
(775) 586-7220
Stateline, NV 89449
(775) 586-7220
Gr: 8-11 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Douglas County, NV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Douglas County, NV include Pinon Hills Elementary School, Zephyr Cove Elementary School and G. L. Scarselli Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Douglas County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Douglas County include: Jacks Valley Elementary School vs. Pinon Hills Elementary School, Pinon Hills Elementary School vs. Jacks Valley Elementary School, Zephyr Cove Elementary School vs. Jacks Valley Elementary School
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