For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,280 students in Yerington, NV.
The top-ranked public schools in Yerington, NV are Yerington Elementary School, Yerington Intermediate School and Yerington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yerington, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Yerington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Yerington, NV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yerington Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 N. California Street
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6844
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6844
Gr: PK-4 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Yerington Intermediate School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Pearl Street
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6833
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6833
Gr: 5-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Yerington High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
114 Pearl Street
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6822
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6822
Gr: 9-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Yerington, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in Yerington, NV include Yerington Elementary School, Yerington Intermediate School and Yerington High School.
How many public schools are located in Yerington?
3 public schools are located in Yerington.
What is the racial composition of students in Yerington?
Yerington public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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