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Best Humboldt County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,349 students in Humboldt County, NV.
The top-ranked public schools in Humboldt County, NV are Mcdermitt High School, Denio and Kings River. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humboldt County, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Humboldt County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Humboldt County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcdermitt High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Olavarria Street
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Denio
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
130 Juniper Dr. Box 76
Denio, NV 89404
(866) 447-3567
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #33.
Kings River
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
134 Kings River Road
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 447-2983
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Orovada School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Kings River Ranch Rd. Box 85
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 442-4615
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Sonoma Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1500 Melarkey Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8165
Gr: PK-6 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Paradise Valley School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
275 Bridge St. Box 33
Paradise Valley, NV 89426
(866) 440-9357
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Winnemucca Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
451 Reinhart Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8120
Gr: 7-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Winnemucca Grammar School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
522 Lay Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Gr: PK-4 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
French Ford Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5495 Palisade Drive
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8200
Gr: 5-6 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1010.
Grass Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6465 South Grass Valley Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8150
Gr: PK-4 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1111.
Albert M. Lowry High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5375 Kluncy Canyon Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8130
Gr: 9-12 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1212.
Mcdermitt Junior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Olavarria Street
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Gr: 7-8 | 24 students
Rank: #1313.
Mcdermitt Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Olavarria Street
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
Gr: 5-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Humboldt County, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in Humboldt County, NV include Mcdermitt High School, Denio and Kings River.
How many public schools are located in Humboldt County?
15 public schools are located in Humboldt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt County?
Humboldt County public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Humboldt County are often viewed compared to one another?

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