Best Public Schools in Lander County (2025-26)

Best Lander County Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,077 students in Lander County, NV.

The top ranked public schools in Lander County, NV are Austin Combined Schools, Battle Mountain Elementary School and Battle Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Lander County, NV public schools have an score of 15% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Lander County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.

Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lander County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Austin Combined Schools

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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200 Highway 305 North Box 160
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2467

Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Rank: #22.

Battle Mountain Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
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650 Altenburg Avenue
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2889

Gr: PK-4 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Rank: #33.

Battle Mountain High School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
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425 Weaver Ave
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-5436

Gr: 9-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Rank: #44.

Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
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985 W. Humboldt
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114

Gr: 5-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Rank: n/an/a

Lander County Adult Education

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350 E. Front Street
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-6105

Gr: Inquire with school

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lander County, NV

Lander County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Austin Elementary School (Closed 2009)

200 Highway 305 North
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2100

Gr: K-6 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 25%

Battle Mountain Junior High School (Closed 2016)

650 Altenburg Avenue
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2415

Gr: 7-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Eleanor Lemaire Elementary School (Closed 2016)

985 W. Humboldt
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114

Gr: 4-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1

Eliza Pierce Elementary School (Closed 2009)

330 E. 6th South
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2349

Gr: PK-1 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Lander Migrant School 08997 (Closed 2013)

Box Butte 1300
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Lander County, NV?

The top ranked public schools in Lander County, NV include Austin Combined Schools, Battle Mountain Elementary School and Battle Mountain High School.

How many public schools are located in Lander County?

5 public schools are located in Lander County.

What is the racial composition of students in Lander County?

Lander County public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).