For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,494 students in Elko, NV.
The top-ranked public high schools in Elko, NV are Independence High School and Elko High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elko, NV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Elko have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public high schools.
Elko, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Nevada average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elko High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Elko, NV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Youth Center Rd
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5907
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5907
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Elko High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
987 College Avenue
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7281
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7281
Gr: 9-12 | 1,407 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Elko, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Elko Alternative (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
777 Country Club Drive
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1742
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1742
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Elko, NV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Elko, NV include Independence High School and Elko High School.
How many public high schools are located in Elko?
3 public high schools are located in Elko.
What is the racial composition of students in Elko?
Elko public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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