For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 8 students in Tuscarora, NV.
The top ranked public school in Tuscarora, NV is Independence Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tuscarora, NV public school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Tuscarora have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tuscarora, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence Valley Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1645 Sewell Drive
Tuscarora, NV 89834
(775) 756-5597
Tuscarora, NV 89834
(775) 756-5597
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Tuscarora, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Petan Ranch
Tuscarora, NV 89834
(775) 756-5562
Tuscarora, NV 89834
(775) 756-5562
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tuscarora, NV?
The top ranked public schools in Tuscarora, NV include Independence Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tuscarora?
1 public schools are located in Tuscarora.
What is the racial composition of students in Tuscarora?
Tuscarora public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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