For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 389 students in Ely, NV.
The top-ranked public high schools in Ely, NV are Steptoe Valley High School and White Pine High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ely, NV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Ely have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public high schools.
Ely, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Nevada average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is White Pine High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ely, NV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steptoe Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Aultman Street
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2999
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2999
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
White Pine High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Bobcat Drive
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4811
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4811
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ely, NV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ely, NV include Steptoe Valley High School and White Pine High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ely?
2 public high schools are located in Ely.
What is the racial composition of students in Ely?
Ely public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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