Top 10 Best 89431 Nevada Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,922 students in 89431, NV.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 89431 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 89431, NV have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public elementary school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best 89431, NV Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Florence Drake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2755 Fourth Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5510
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
Rank: #22.
Lena Juniper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
225 Queen Way
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
2300 North Rock Blvd
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
1925 F Street
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1840 4th Street
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Lincoln Way
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1216 Prater Way
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5740
Grades: 6-8
| 617 students
Rank: #99.
Agnes Risley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Sullivan Lane
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5760
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #1010.
Sparks Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2275 18th Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Grades: 6-8
| 655 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 89431 Nevada

89431, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1327 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 358-6033
Grades: K-8
| 82 students
1925 F Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5720
Grades: PK-6
| 321 students
2275 18th Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Grades: PK
| 27 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 89431, NV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 89431, NV include Florence Drake Elementary School, Lena Juniper Elementary School and Alice Maxwell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 89431?
10 public elementary schools are located in 89431.
What is the racial composition of students in 89431?
89431 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

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