For the 2025-26 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 3,676 students in Elko County, NV.
The top ranked public middle schools in Elko County, NV are Elko Institute For Academic Achievement, Mound Valley Elementary School and Montello Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elko County, NV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Elko County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Elko County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elko Institute For Academic Achievement
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1031 Railroad St Ste 107
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3422
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3422
Gr: K-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Mound Valley Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
208 Boyd Kennedy Road
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 744-4382
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 744-4382
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Montello Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
254 B Street
Montello, NV 89830
(775) 776-2481
Montello, NV 89830
(775) 776-2481
Gr: K-8 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Youth Center Rd
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5907
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5907
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Jackpot Jr High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2201 Progressive Drive
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2375
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2375
Gr: 7-8 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Ruby Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1129 Lake Avenue
Ruby Valley, NV 89833
(775) 779-2289
Ruby Valley, NV 89833
(775) 779-2289
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #88.
Wells Jr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1129 Lake Avenue
Wells, NV 89835
(775) 752-3477
Wells, NV 89835
(775) 752-3477
Gr: 7-8 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Spring Creek Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14650 Lamoille Highway
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 777-1688
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 777-1688
Gr: 6-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
Adobe Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3375 Jennings Way
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3375
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3375
Gr: 7-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
Elko High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
987 College Avenue
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7281
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7281
Gr: 7-12 | 1,433 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1212.
West Wendover Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Elko Avenue
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775) 664-4406
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775) 664-4406
Gr: 6-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
Carlin Jr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
552 8th Street
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Gr: 7-8 | 56 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1414.
Northeastern Nevada Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Gr: K-12 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1515.
Owyhee Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Academic Way
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Gr: 7-8 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Elko County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Juvenile Detention (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
665 West Silve Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1753
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1753
Gr: 6-12
Po Box 100
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Gr: 7-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Elko County, NV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Elko County, NV include Elko Institute For Academic Achievement, Mound Valley Elementary School and Montello Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Elko County?
15 public middle schools are located in Elko County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elko County?
Elko County public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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