For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,617 students in Winnemucca, NV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Winnemucca, NV are Sonoma Heights Elementary School, Winnemucca Grammar School and French Ford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winnemucca, 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 Winnemucca have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 Winnemucca, NV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: 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 Winnemucca, NV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Winnemucca, NV include Sonoma Heights Elementary School, Winnemucca Grammar School and French Ford Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Winnemucca?
5 public elementary schools are located in Winnemucca.
What is the racial composition of students in Winnemucca?
Winnemucca public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% 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 Winnemucca are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Winnemucca 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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