For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,365 students in 89436, NV (there are , serving 335 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 89436, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 89436, NV are Van Gorder Elementary School, John Bohach Elementary School and Bud Beasley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89436 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89436, NV have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89436, NV Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Gorder Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7650 Campello Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7722
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7722
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
John Bohach Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Windmill Farms Pkwy
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0062
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0062
Gr: K-5 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Bud Beasley Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Canyon Parkway
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5250
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5250
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Sky Ranch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Windmill Farms
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0060
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0060
Gr: 6-8 | 1,339 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Jesse Hall Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
185 Shelby Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7755
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7755
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Miguel Sepulveda Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5075 Ion Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5257
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5257
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 89436, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in 89436, NV include Van Gorder Elementary School, John Bohach Elementary School and Bud Beasley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 89436?
6 public schools are located in 89436.
What percentage of students in 89436 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 89436 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89436?
89436 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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