For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,749 students in Pahrump, NV (there are , serving 112 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Pahrump, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Pahrump, NV are Floyd Elementary School, Manse Elementary School and Hafen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pahrump, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Pahrump have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pahrump, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Floyd Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6181 S Jane Ave
Pahrump, NV 89061
(775) 751-4889
Pahrump, NV 89061
(775) 751-4889
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #22.
Manse Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4881 N Lola Ln
Pahrump, NV 89060
(775) 727-5252
Pahrump, NV 89060
(775) 727-5252
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #33.
Hafen Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7120 S Hafen Ranch Rd
Pahrump, NV 89061
(775) 751-4688
Pahrump, NV 89061
(775) 751-4688
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #44.
J G Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 E Jack Rabbit St
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-6619
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-6619
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #55.
Rosemary Clarke Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4201 N Blagg Rd
Pahrump, NV 89060
(775) 727-5546
Pahrump, NV 89060
(775) 727-5546
Grades: 6-8
| 1,056 students
Rank: #66.
Pahrump Valley High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Calvada Blvd
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-7737
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-7737
Grades: 9-12
| 1,349 students
Rank: #77.
Pathways Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2765 Mt. Charleston Drive
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Pathways Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2765 Mt. Charleston Drive
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Grades: 6-8
| 53 students
Rank: #99.
Pathways High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2765 Mt. Charleston Drive
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: n/an/a
1521 E Idaho St
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-7892
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-7892
Grades: PK
| 200 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ncsd Adult Education
Alternative School
2765 Mt. Charleston Drive
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Pahrump, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pahrump Early Childhood Special Education Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
900 E. Jackrabbit A
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-4014
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-4014
Grades: PK
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pahrump, NV?
The top ranked public schools in Pahrump, NV include Floyd Elementary School, Manse Elementary School and Hafen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pahrump?
11 public schools are located in Pahrump.
What percentage of students in Pahrump go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Pahrump are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pahrump?
Pahrump public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pahrump are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pahrump include: Hafen Elementary School vs. Floyd Elementary School, Manse Elementary School vs. J G Johnson Elementary School, Hafen Elementary School vs. J G Johnson Elementary School
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