For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,168 students in 89408, NV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 89408, NV are East Valley Elementary School, Fernley Intermediate School and Fernley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 89408 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 89408, NV have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89408, NV Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Valley Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4180 Farm District Road
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3332
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3332
Gr: PK-4 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Fernley Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 Hwy 95a South
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3390
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3390
Gr: 5-6 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Fernley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 Hardie Lane
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3420
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3420
Gr: PK-4 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
925 Farm District Road
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3414
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3414
Gr: PK-4 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 89408, NV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 89408, NV include East Valley Elementary School, Fernley Intermediate School and Fernley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 89408?
4 public elementary schools are located in 89408.
What is the racial composition of students in 89408?
89408 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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