For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 189 students in Smith, NV (there are , serving 6 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Smith, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top ranked public school in Smith, NV is Smith Valley Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smith, NV public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Smith have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Smith, NV (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smith Valley Schools
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Day Lane
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Gr: PK-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Smith, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 432
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Gr: 7-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Smith, NV?
The top ranked public schools in Smith, NV include Smith Valley Schools.
How many public schools are located in Smith?
1 public schools are located in Smith.
What percentage of students in Smith go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Smith are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Smith?
Smith public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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