For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,845 students in 89441, NV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 89441, NV are Spanish Springs Elementary School, Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada and Alyce Taylor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 89441 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 89441, NV have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89441, NV Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spanish Springs Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Marilyn Mae Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7710
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7710
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
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 | 1,033 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Alyce Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
252 Egyptian Way
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7700
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
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 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 89441, NV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 89441, NV include Spanish Springs Elementary School, Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada and Alyce Taylor Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 89441?
4 public elementary schools are located in 89441.
What is the racial composition of students in 89441?
89441 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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