For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,153 students in Elko, NV.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elko, NV are Elko Institute For Academic Achievement, Independence High School and Adobe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elko, NV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Elko have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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.
Adobe Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3375 Jennings Way
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3375
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3375
Gr: 7-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Elko, NV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elko, NV include Elko Institute For Academic Achievement, Independence High School and Adobe Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Elko?
4 public middle schools are located in Elko.
What is the racial composition of students in Elko?
Elko public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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