For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 189 students in Smith, NV (there are 1 private school, serving 6 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Smith, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top ranked public school in Smith, NV is Smith Valley Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smith, NV public school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Smith have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Smith, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smith Valley Schools
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 Day Lane
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Grades: PK-12
| 189 students
Smith, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 432
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Grades: 7-12
| 149 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Smith, NV?
The top ranked public schools in Smith, NV include Smith Valley Schools.
How many public schools are located in Smith?
1 public schools are located in Smith.
What percentage of students in Smith go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Smith are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Smith?
Smith public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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