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Best 89434 Nevada Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,583 students in 89434, NV (there are , serving 366 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 89434, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 89434, NV are Hillside Elementary School, Marvin Moss Elementary School and Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89434 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89434, NV have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best 89434, NV Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1250 Peri Ranch Road
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 342-0400
Gr: PK-5 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Marvin Moss Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2200 Primio Way
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5507
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1735 Del Rosa Way
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5730
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Jerry Whitehead Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3570 Waterfall Dr
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 626-5200
Gr: K-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Katherine Dunn Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1135 O Callaghan Dr
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5520
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Edward C. Reed High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Baring Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,119 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Lou Mendive Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Whitewood Drive
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5990
Gr: 6-8 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Alpine Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
605 Boxington Way Ste 112
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-1166
Gr: 9-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 89434, NV?
How many public schools are located in 89434?
8 public schools are located in 89434.
What percentage of students in 89434 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 89434 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89434?
89434 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

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