For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,811 students in 89433, NV.
The top ranked public schools in 89433, NV are Virginia Palmer Elementary School, Esther Bennett Elementary School and Sun Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89433 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89433, NV have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89433, NV Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Virginia Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5890 Klondike
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4400
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Esther Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5900 Sidehill Drive
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4444
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4444
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Sun Valley Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5490 Leon Drive
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4420
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4420
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Lois Allen Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5155 Mcguffy Road
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4430
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4430
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Desert Skies Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7550 Donatello Dr
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4915
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4915
Gr: 6-8 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 89433, NV?
The top ranked public schools in 89433, NV include Virginia Palmer Elementary School, Esther Bennett Elementary School and Sun Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 89433?
5 public schools are located in 89433.
What is the racial composition of students in 89433?
89433 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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