For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,859 students in Elko, NV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elko, NV are Elko Institute For Academic Achievement, Independence High School and Northside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elko, NV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elko have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Elko, NV (2026)
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
905 W Main Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3422
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3422
Gr: K-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
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 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1645 Sewell Drive
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7255
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7255
Gr: PK-4 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3300 Argent Avenue
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-1844
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-1844
Gr: K-4 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Grammar School 2
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1055 7th Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7161
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7161
Gr: PK-4 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Flagview Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
777 Country Club Dr
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7236
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7236
Gr: 5-6 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 South 9th Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3731
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3731
Gr: PK-4 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Elko, NV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elko, NV include Elko Institute For Academic Achievement, Independence High School and Northside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elko?
8 public elementary schools are located in Elko.
What is the racial composition of students in Elko?
Elko public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Elko are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Elko include: Grammar School 2 vs. Mountain View Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School vs. Grammar School 2, Mountain View Elementary School vs. Elko Institute For Academic Achievement
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