For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 636 students in Pershing County, NV.
The top-ranked public schools in Pershing County, NV are Imlay Elementary School, Lovelock Elementary School and Pershing County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pershing County, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Pershing County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pershing County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Imlay Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
380 Main Street
Imlay, NV 89418
(775) 538-7360
Imlay, NV 89418
(775) 538-7360
Gr: K-5 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Lovelock Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Harvard Way
Lovelock, NV 89419
(775) 273-2176
Lovelock, NV 89419
(775) 273-2176
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Pershing County Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1295 Elmhurst Avenue
Lovelock, NV 89419
(775) 273-1200
Lovelock, NV 89419
(775) 273-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Pershing County High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Franklin Avenue
Lovelock, NV 89419
(775) 273-2625
Lovelock, NV 89419
(775) 273-2625
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pershing County, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in Pershing County, NV include Imlay Elementary School, Lovelock Elementary School and Pershing County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Pershing County?
6 public schools are located in Pershing County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pershing County?
Pershing County public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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