For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 518 students in Hawthorne, NV.
The top-ranked public schools in Hawthorne, NV are Hawthorne Elementary School, Mineral County High School and Hawthorne Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawthorne, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Hawthorne have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hawthorne, NV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 W. 9th St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Gr: PK-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Mineral County High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 A St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Hawthorne Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 A St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Gr: 7-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Mineral County Adult Education
Alternative School
751 A St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-2403
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-2403
Gr: Inquire with school Minority enrollment: 50%
Hawthorne, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
751 A Street, P.o. Box 1060
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Gr: PK-3 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Mineral Alternative Education (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
601 A Street
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hawthorne, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in Hawthorne, NV include Hawthorne Elementary School, Mineral County High School and Hawthorne Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Hawthorne?
4 public schools are located in Hawthorne.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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