For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 278 students in Eureka, NV.
The top-ranked public schools in Eureka, NV are Eureka Elementary School and Eureka County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eureka, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Eureka have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Eureka, NV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eureka Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
431 Mccoy Street
Eureka, NV 89316
(775) 237-5700
Eureka, NV 89316
(775) 237-5700
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Eureka County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Vandal Way
Eureka, NV 89316
(775) 237-5361
Eureka, NV 89316
(775) 237-5361
Gr: 7-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Eureka, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in Eureka, NV include Eureka Elementary School and Eureka County High School.
How many public schools are located in Eureka?
2 public schools are located in Eureka.
What is the racial composition of students in Eureka?
Eureka public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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