For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 1,810 students in Humboldt County, NV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Humboldt County, NV are Denio, Kings River and Orovada School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humboldt County, NV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Humboldt County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Humboldt County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Denio
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 Juniper Dr. Box 76
Denio, NV 89404
(866) 447-3567
Denio, NV 89404
(866) 447-3567
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #22.
Kings River
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
134 Kings River Road
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 447-2983
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 447-2983
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Orovada School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Kings River Ranch Rd. Box 85
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 442-4615
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 442-4615
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Sonoma Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Melarkey Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8165
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8165
Gr: PK-6 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Paradise Valley School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
275 Bridge St. Box 33
Paradise Valley, NV 89426
(866) 440-9357
Paradise Valley, NV 89426
(866) 440-9357
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Winnemucca Grammar School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
522 Lay Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Gr: PK-4 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
French Ford Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5495 Palisade Drive
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8200
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8200
Gr: 5-6 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Grass Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6465 South Grass Valley Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8150
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8150
Gr: PK-4 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Mcdermitt Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Olavarria Street
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Gr: PK-6 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Leighton Hall
Alternative School
310 East 4th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Humboldt County, NV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Humboldt County, NV include Denio, Kings River and Orovada School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Humboldt County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Humboldt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt County?
Humboldt County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Humboldt County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Humboldt County include: Grass Valley Elementary School vs. Winnemucca Grammar School, Sonoma Heights Elementary School vs. Winnemucca Grammar School, Winnemucca Grammar School vs. Grass Valley Elementary School
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