Top 5 Best 89445 Nevada Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,129 students in 89445, NV.
The top ranked public schools in 89445, NV are Sonoma Heights Elementary School, Winnemucca Junior High School and French Ford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89445 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89445, NV have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best 89445, NV Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sonoma Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1500 Melarkey Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8165
Grades: PK-6
| 464 students
Rank: #22.
Winnemucca Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
451 Reinhart Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8120
Grades: 7-8
| 463 students
Rank: #33.
French Ford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5495 Palisade Drive
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8200
Grades: 5-6
| 480 students
Rank: #44.
Grass Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6465 South Grass Valley Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8150
Grades: PK-4
| 474 students
Rank: #55.
Winnemucca Grammar School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
522 Lay Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Grades: PK-4
| 301 students
Rank: #66.
Albert M. Lowry High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5375 Kluncy Canyon Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8130
Grades: 9-12
| 947 students
Rank: n/an/a
Humboldt Adult Education Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
310 East 4th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8277
Grades: AE
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 89445 Nevada

89445, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Carter Seminary (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Grades: PK
| n/a students
310 E 4th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
737 Fairgrounds Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Po Box 1070
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 941-0269
Grades: 1-7
| n/a students
Prekindergarten Prog (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Grades: PK
| n/a students
336 Bottlecreek Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 883-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 89445, NV?
The top ranked public schools in 89445, NV include Sonoma Heights Elementary School, Winnemucca Junior High School and French Ford Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 89445?
7 public schools are located in 89445.
What is the racial composition of students in 89445?
89445 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

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