Best Public Schools in Fernley, NV (2026)

Best Fernley Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,132 students in Fernley, NV (there are , serving 154 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Fernley, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).

The top-ranked public schools in Fernley, 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.

Fernley, NV public schools have an score of 25% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Fernley have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.

Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Fernley, NV (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

East Valley Elementary School

(Math: 49% | Reading: 45-49%)
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4180 Farm District Road
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3332

Gr: PK-4 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Rank: #22.

Fernley Intermediate School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
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320 Hwy 95a South
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3390

Gr: 5-6 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Rank: #33.

Fernley Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 34%)
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450 Hardie Lane
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3420

Gr: PK-4 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Rank: #44.

Cottonwood Elementary School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
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925 Farm District Road
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3414

Gr: PK-4 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Rank: #55.

Silverland Middle School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
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1100 Jasmine Lane
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-1575

Gr: 7-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Rank: #66.

Fernley High School

(Math: 12% | Reading: 39%)
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1300 Hwy 95a South
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3400

Gr: 9-12 | 1,321 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Rank: n/an/a

Lyon County Adult Education

Alternative School

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1340 Hwy 95a South
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3409

Gr: Inquire with school Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Fernley, NV?

The top-ranked public schools in Fernley, NV include East Valley Elementary School, Fernley Intermediate School and Fernley Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Fernley?

7 public schools are located in Fernley.

What percentage of students in Fernley go to public school?

96% of all K-12 students in Fernley are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).

What is the racial composition of students in Fernley?

Fernley public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Which public schools in Fernley are often viewed compared to one another?