For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 5,187 students in Sparks, NV.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sparks, NV are Yvonne Shaw Middle School, Sky Ranch Middle School and Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparks, NV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Sparks have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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 Sparks, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yvonne Shaw Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Eagle Canyon Dr
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7777
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7777
Grades: 6-8
| 745 students
Rank: #22.
Sky Ranch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Windmill Farms
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0060
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0060
Grades: 6-8
| 1,339 students
Rank: #33.
Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Silent Sparrow Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 376-1444
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 376-1444
Grades: K-8
| 997 students
Rank: #44.
Lou Mendive Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Whitewood Drive
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5990
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5990
Grades: 6-8
| 902 students
Rank: #55.
George L. Dilworth S.t.e.m Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5740
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5740
Grades: 6-8
| 598 students
Rank: #66.
Sparks Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2275 18th Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Grades: 6-8
| 606 students
Sparks, Nevada ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nv Leadership Academy Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
1327 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 358-6033
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 358-6033
Grades: K-8
| 82 students
1925 F Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5720
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5720
Grades: PK-6
| 321 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Sparks, NV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sparks, NV include Yvonne Shaw Middle School, Sky Ranch Middle School and Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada.
How many public middle schools are located in Sparks?
6 public middle schools are located in Sparks.
What is the racial composition of students in Sparks?
Sparks public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Sparks are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Sparks include: George L. Dilworth S.t.e.m Academy vs. Lou Mendive Middle School, Sky Ranch Middle School vs. Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada, Sparks Middle School vs. Lou Mendive Middle School
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