Carson City School District

1402 West King
Carson City, NV 89703
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Carson City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,027 students in Carson City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
Public Schools in Carson City School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
10 Schools
743 Schools
# Students
5,027 Students
474,780 Students
# Teachers
402 Teachers
23,848 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Carson City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 19 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NV)
#7 out of 20 school districts
(Top 50%)
30%
30%
44%
44%
32%
26%
88%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.70
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
49%
46%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
42%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
8%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,934 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 63% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,371 is higher than the state median of $12,370. The school district spending/student has grown by 58% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NV)
Total Revenue
$100 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$97 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,934
$12,205
Spending / Student
$19,371
$12,370

Best Carson City School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Al Seeliger Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2800 S. Saliman Rd.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Edith W. Fritsch Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
504 Bath St.
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 283-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2111 Carriage Crest Dr.
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Carson Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2263 Mouton Dr.
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 887-9500
Gr: K-6 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Carson Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1140 W. King St.
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 283-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1511 Firebox Rd.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Bordewich/bray Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
110 S. Thompson St.
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 283-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Carson High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 N. Saliman Rd.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-1600
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #99.
Eagle Valley Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4151 E. Fifth St.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1010.
Empire Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1260 Monte Rosa Dr.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Carson City School District?
Carson City School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,027 students.
What is the rank of Carson City School District?
Carson City School District is ranked #8 out of 19 school districts in Nevada (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nevada school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carson City School District?
49% of Carson City School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carson City School District?
Carson City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 20:1.
What is Carson City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,371 is higher than the state median of $12,370. The school district spending/student has grown by 58% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,027 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 88% (Top 20% in NV)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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