For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 23 students in Gerlach, NV.
The top-ranked public school in Gerlach, NV is Gerlach K-12 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gerlach, NV public school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Gerlach have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gerlach, NV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gerlach K-12 School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
555 E. Sunset Blvd
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Gerlach, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
555 E. Sunset
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gr: PK-5
555 East Sunset Blvd.
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gr: PK-5 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gerlach, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in Gerlach, NV include Gerlach K-12 School.
How many public schools are located in Gerlach?
1 public schools are located in Gerlach.
What is the racial composition of students in Gerlach?
Gerlach public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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