For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,084 students in Gardnerville, NV.
The top ranked public middle schools in Gardnerville, NV are Jacobsen High School, Carson Valley Middle School and Pau Wa Lu Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gardnerville, NV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Gardnerville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gardnerville, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jacobsen High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 China Spring Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Carson Valley Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1477 Hwy 395
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-2265
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-2265
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Rank: #33.
Pau Wa Lu Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Long Valley Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-6100
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 459 students
Gardnerville, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Suspension School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
225 China Springs Road
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Gardnerville, NV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gardnerville, NV include Jacobsen High School, Carson Valley Middle School and Pau Wa Lu Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gardnerville?
3 public middle schools are located in Gardnerville.
What is the racial composition of students in Gardnerville?
Gardnerville public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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