For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 580 students in 89048, NV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 89048, NV are J G Johnson Elementary School, Pathways Elementary School and Pathways Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 89048 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 89048, NV have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89048, NV ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J G Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 E Jack Rabbit St
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-6619
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-6619
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Pathways Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2765 Mt. Charleston Drive
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Gr: 3-5
Rank: #33.
Pathways Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2765 Mt. Charleston Drive
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Gr: 6-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
89048, Nevada ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pahrump Early Childhood Special Education Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
900 E. Jackrabbit A
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-4014
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-4014
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 89048, NV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 89048, NV include J G Johnson Elementary School, Pathways Elementary School and Pathways Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 89048?
3 public elementary schools are located in 89048.
What is the racial composition of students in 89048?
89048 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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