For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 318 students in Owyhee, NV.
The top-ranked public schools in Owyhee, NV are Owyhee High School, Owyhee Jr High School and Owyhee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owyhee, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Owyhee have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Owyhee, NV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Owyhee High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Academic Way
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Owyhee Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Academic Way
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Gr: 7-8 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Owyhee Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Academic Way
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Gr: PK-6 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Owyhee, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 100
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Gr: 7-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Owyhee, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in Owyhee, NV include Owyhee High School, Owyhee Jr High School and Owyhee Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Owyhee?
3 public schools are located in Owyhee.
What is the racial composition of students in Owyhee?
Owyhee public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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