For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,160 students in 89460, NV (there are , serving 82 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 89460, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 89460, NV are G. L. Scarselli Elementary School, C. C. Meneley Elementary School and Pau Wa Lu Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89460 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89460, NV have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89460, NV Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 89460, NV?
The top ranked public schools in 89460, NV include G. L. Scarselli Elementary School, C. C. Meneley Elementary School and Pau Wa Lu Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 89460?
3 public schools are located in 89460.
What percentage of students in 89460 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 89460 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89460?
89460 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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