For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,484 students in Carson City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
Public Schools in Carson City School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
14 Schools
778 Schools
# Students
7,484 Students
480,083 Students
# Teachers
435 Teachers
22,022 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Carson City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 20 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 20 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
26%
Graduation Rate
83%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.71
# American Indian Students
151 Students
3,819 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
125 Students
26,917 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
3,510 Students
218,282 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
45%
# Black Students
60 Students
59,894 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
3,284 Students
132,558 Students
% White Students
43%
27%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
7,094 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
370 Students
36,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
8%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
181
13,681
# Students in K Grade:
459
28,967
# Students in 1st Grade:
530
32,837
# Students in 2nd Grade:
543
35,623
# Students in 3rd Grade:
559
34,330
# Students in 4th Grade:
528
35,467
# Students in 5th Grade:
548
35,993
# Students in 6th Grade:
574
36,291
# Students in 7th Grade:
546
36,676
# Students in 8th Grade:
564
36,995
# Students in 9th Grade:
597
37,902
# Students in 10th Grade:
644
39,094
# Students in 11th Grade:
617
38,986
# Students in 12th Grade:
578
36,200
# Ungraded Students:
16
1,041
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,389 is higher than the state median of $12,071. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,011 is higher than the state median of $12,233. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$100 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$97 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,389
$12,071
Spending / Student
$13,011
$12,233
Best Carson City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Al Seeliger Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2800 S. Saliman Rd.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2200
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #22.
Edith W. Fritsch Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
504 Bath St.
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 283-1400
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 283-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #33.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2111 Carriage Crest Dr.
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1000
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #44.
Carson Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2263 Mouton Dr.
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 887-9500
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 887-9500
Grades: K-6
| 297 students
Rank: #55.
Carson Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1140 W. King St.
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 283-2800
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 283-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 844 students
Rank: #66.
Bordewich/bray Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 S. Thompson St.
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 283-2400
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 283-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #77.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1511 Firebox Rd.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-1200
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #88.
Eagle Valley Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4151 E. Fifth St.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2600
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2600
Grades: 6-8
| 803 students
Rank: #99.
Pioneer Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 E. Corbett St.
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1300
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1300
Grades: 6-12
| 195 students
Rank: #1010.
Empire Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1260 Monte Rosa Dr.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-1100
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #1111.
Carson High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1111 N. Saliman Rd.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-1600
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,275 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carson Adult Education Corrections
Alternative School
301 E. Corbett Street
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1350
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1350
Grades: AE
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Carson Adult High School
Alternative School
275 East Park St. Bldg. E
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1350
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1350
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
710 W. 4th St.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2350
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2350
Grades: PK
| 45 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carson City School District?
Carson City School District manages 14 public schools serving 7,484 students.
What is the rank of Carson City School District?
Carson City School District is ranked #9 out of 20 school districts in Nevada (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Carson City School District?
47% of Carson City School District students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carson City School District?
Carson City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 22:1.
What is Carson City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,011 is higher than the state median of $12,233. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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