For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 5,187 students in Sparks, NV.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sparks, NV are Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada, Sky Ranch Middle School and Yvonne Shaw Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparks, NV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Sparks have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sparks, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Silent Sparrow Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 376-1444
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 376-1444
Gr: K-8 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Sky Ranch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Windmill Farms
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0060
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0060
Gr: 6-8 | 1,339 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Yvonne Shaw Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Eagle Canyon Dr
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7777
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7777
Gr: 6-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Lou Mendive Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Whitewood Drive
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5990
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5990
Gr: 6-8 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
George L. Dilworth S.t.e.m Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5740
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5740
Gr: 6-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Sparks Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2275 18th Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Sparks, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Nv Leadership Academy Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
1327 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 358-6033
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 358-6033
Gr: K-8 | 82 students Minority enrollment: 65%
1925 F Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5720
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5720
Gr: PK-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Sparks, NV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sparks, NV include Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada, Sky Ranch Middle School and Yvonne Shaw Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sparks?
6 public middle schools are located in Sparks.
What is the racial composition of students in Sparks?
Sparks public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Sparks are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Sparks include: George L. Dilworth S.t.e.m Academy vs. Lou Mendive Middle School, Sky Ranch Middle School vs. Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada, Sparks Middle School vs. Lou Mendive Middle School
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