For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,564 students in 89431, NV (there are 3 private schools, serving 74 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 89431, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 89431, NV are Florence Drake Elementary School, Lena Juniper Elementary School and Alice Maxwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89431 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89431, NV have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89431, NV Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Florence Drake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2755 Fourth Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5510
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5510
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
Rank: #22.
Lena Juniper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 Queen Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5540
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5540
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
Alice Maxwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2300 North Rock Blvd
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5580
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5580
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #44.
Kate Smith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1925 F Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5720
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5720
Grades: K-5
| 217 students
Rank: #55.
Greenbrae Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1840 4th Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5530
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5530
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lincoln Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Lincoln Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5570
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5570
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Robert Mitchell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1216 Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5590
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5590
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
Rank: #88.
George L. Dilworth S.t.e.m Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5740
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5740
Grades: 6-8
| 617 students
Rank: #99.
Agnes Risley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Sullivan Lane
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5760
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5760
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #1010.
Procter R. Hug High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3530 Sullivan Lane
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 333-5300
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 333-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,331 students
Rank: #1111.
Sparks Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2275 18th Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Grades: 6-8
| 655 students
Rank: #1212.
Sparks High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 15th St
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5550
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,311 students
89431, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nv Leadership Academy Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
1327 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 358-6033
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 358-6033
Grades: K-8
| 82 students
1925 F Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5720
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5720
Grades: PK-6
| 321 students
2275 18th Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Grades: PK
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 89431, NV?
The top ranked public schools in 89431, NV include Florence Drake Elementary School, Lena Juniper Elementary School and Alice Maxwell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 89431?
12 public schools are located in 89431.
What percentage of students in 89431 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 89431 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89431?
89431 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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