For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 400 students in Ely, NV.
The top ranked public high schools in Ely, NV are Steptoe Valley High School and White Pine High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ely, NV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Ely have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public high schools.
Ely, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Nevada average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is White Pine High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Ely, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steptoe Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Aultman Street
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2999
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2999
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: #22.
White Pine High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Bobcat Drive
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4811
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4811
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
Ely, Nevada ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Homebound (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1135 Ave C
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4851
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4851
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mountain High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4569 North State Route 490
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2244
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2244
Grades: AE
| n/a students
Steptoe Valley Adult Ed High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
700 Aultman Street
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 738-7182
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 738-7182
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ely, NV?
The top ranked public high schools in Ely, NV include Steptoe Valley High School and White Pine High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ely?
2 public high schools are located in Ely.
What is the racial composition of students in Ely?
Ely public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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