For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,187 students in Ely, NV.
The top ranked public schools in Ely, NV are Steptoe Valley High School, Learning Bridge and White Pine Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ely, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Ely have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ely, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steptoe Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Aultman Street
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2999
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2999
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: #22.
Learning Bridge
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 E 13th Street
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 293-8009
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 293-8009
Grades: K-8
| 164 students
Rank: #33.
White Pine Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
844 Aultman Street
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4841
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4841
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
Rank: #44.
White Pine High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Bobcat Drive
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4811
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4811
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
Rank: #55.
David E Norman Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 E 11th St
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4846
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4846
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
1135 Avenue C
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4851
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4851
Grades: PK
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Steptoe Valley Adult High School
Alternative School
700 Aultman Street
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2999
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2999
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Ely, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Homebound (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1135 Ave C
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4851
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4851
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mountain High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4569 North State Route 490
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2244
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2244
Grades: AE
| n/a students
Steptoe Valley Adult Ed High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
700 Aultman Street
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 738-7182
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 738-7182
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ely, NV?
The top ranked public schools in Ely, NV include Steptoe Valley High School, Learning Bridge and White Pine Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Ely?
7 public schools are located in Ely.
What is the racial composition of students in Ely?
Ely public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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