For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 189 students in Smith, NV (there are , serving 6 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Smith, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public school in Smith, NV is Smith Valley Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smith, NV public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Smith have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Smith, NV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smith Valley Schools
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Day Lane
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Gr: PK-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Smith, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 432
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Gr: 7-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Smith, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in Smith, NV include Smith Valley Schools.
How many public schools are located in Smith?
1 public schools are located in Smith.
What percentage of students in Smith go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Smith are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Smith?
Smith public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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