For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 272 students in 89049, NV.
The top ranked public schools in 89049, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 89049 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89049, NV 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 89049, NV Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tonopah Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Idaho Cir
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-3698
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-3698
Gr: 6-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Tonopah Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Idaho Cir
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-6644
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-6644
Gr: PK-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Tonopah High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Ray Tennant Dr
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-3698
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-3698
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
89049, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
881 Smoky Valley Rd
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-9713
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-9713
Gr: PK-2
Tonopah Conservation Camp (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 Conservation Road
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 751-6822
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 751-6822
Us Route 6/state Route 37
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 537-5019
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 537-5019
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 89049, NV?
The top ranked public schools in 89049, NV include Tonopah Middle School, Tonopah Elementary School and Tonopah High School.
How many public schools are located in 89049?
3 public schools are located in 89049.
What is the racial composition of students in 89049?
89049 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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