For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,631 students in 89441, NV.
The top ranked public schools in 89441, NV are Spanish Springs Elementary School, Yvonne Shaw Middle School and Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89441 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89441, NV have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89441, NV Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spanish Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Marilyn Mae Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7710
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7710
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #22.
Yvonne Shaw Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Eagle Canyon Dr
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7777
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7777
Grades: 6-8
| 712 students
Rank: #33.
Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Silent Sparrow Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 376-1444
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 376-1444
Grades: K-8
| 927 students
Rank: #44.
Alyce Taylor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
252 Egyptian Way
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7700
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #55.
Spanish Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1065 Eagle Canyon Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7733
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7733
Grades: 9-12
| 2,057 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 89441, NV?
The top ranked public schools in 89441, NV include Spanish Springs Elementary School, Yvonne Shaw Middle School and Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada.
How many public schools are located in 89441?
5 public schools are located in 89441.
What is the racial composition of students in 89441?
89441 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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