For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,654 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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
13 Schools
759 Schools
# Students
7,654 Students
484,728 Students
# Teachers
413 Teachers
22,616 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
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
0.60
0.71
# American Indian Students
174 Students
3,913 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
133 Students
26,772 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
3,471 Students
216,738 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
44%
# Black Students
63 Students
60,460 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
3,478 Students
138,265 Students
% White Students
45%
28%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
7,240 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
380 Students
36,443 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
170
12,080
# Students in K Grade:
530
31,976
# Students in 1st Grade:
562
35,438
# Students in 2nd Grade:
553
34,145
# Students in 3rd Grade:
534
35,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
543
35,706
# Students in 5th Grade:
579
36,035
# Students in 6th Grade:
563
36,447
# Students in 7th Grade:
552
36,784
# Students in 8th Grade:
595
37,653
# Students in 9th Grade:
648
39,321
# Students in 10th Grade:
636
39,843
# Students in 11th Grade:
632
37,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
541
35,390
# Ungraded Students:
16
1,123
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,092 is higher than the state median of $11,955. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,722 is higher than the state median of $12,116. 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
$13,092
$11,955
Spending / Student
$12,722
$12,116
Best Carson City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Al Seeliger Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 526 students
Rank: #22.
Edith W. Fritsch Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
Mark Twain Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 558 students
Rank: #44.
Carson Montessori
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 292 students
Rank: #55.
Carson Middle School
Magnet 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
| 886 students
Rank: #66.
Bordewich/bray Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 578 students
Rank: #77.
Fremont Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 578 students
Rank: #88.
Eagle Valley Middle School
Magnet 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
| 782 students
Rank: #99.
Pioneer Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(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: 1-12
| 206 students
Rank: #1010.
Empire Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 452 students
Rank: #1111.
Carson High School
Magnet 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
| 2,289 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carson Adult High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
275 East Park St. Bldg. E
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1350
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1350
Grades: AE
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
710 W. 4th St.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2350
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2350
Grades: PK
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carson City School District?
Carson City School District manages 13 public schools serving 7,654 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?
45% of Carson City School District students are Hispanic, 45% 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 19:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 21:1.
What is Carson City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,722 is higher than the state median of $12,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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