For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 378 students in Mineral County, NV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mineral County, NV are Hawthorne Elementary School and Schurz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mineral County, NV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mineral County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mineral County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 W. 9th St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Gr: PK-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Schurz Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4048 S. Hwy 95
Schurz, NV 89427
(775) 773-2323
Schurz, NV 89427
(775) 773-2323
Gr: PK-6 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mineral County, NV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mineral County, NV include Hawthorne Elementary School and Schurz Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mineral County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Mineral County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mineral County?
Mineral County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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