For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,529 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 24% (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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Elko, NV (2025)
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
1031 Railroad St Ste 107
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3422
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3422
Gr: K-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Elko High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
987 College Avenue
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7281
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7281
Gr: 7-12 | 1,433 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Northeastern Nevada Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Gr: K-12 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Elko, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Juvenile Detention (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
665 West Silve Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1753
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1753
Gr: 6-12
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?
5 public middle schools are located in Elko.
What is the racial composition of students in Elko?
Elko public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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