For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 272 students in Tonopah, NV.
The top ranked public schools in Tonopah, NV are Tonopah Middle School, Tonopah Elementary School and Tonopah High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tonopah, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Tonopah have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tonopah, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tonopah Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Idaho Cir
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-3698
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-3698
Grades: 6-8
| 64 students
Rank: #22.
Tonopah Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Idaho Cir
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-6644
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-6644
Grades: PK-5
| 128 students
Rank: #33.
Tonopah High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Ray Tennant Dr
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-3698
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-3698
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Tonopah, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
881 Smoky Valley Rd
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-9713
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-9713
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Tonopah Conservation Camp (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 Conservation Road
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 751-6822
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 751-6822
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Us Route 6/state Route 37
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 537-5019
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 537-5019
Grades: 1-8
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tonopah, NV?
The top ranked public schools in Tonopah, NV include Tonopah Middle School, Tonopah Elementary School and Tonopah High School.
How many public schools are located in Tonopah?
3 public schools are located in Tonopah.
What is the racial composition of students in Tonopah?
Tonopah public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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