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Best Lyon County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 9,057 students in Lyon County, NV (there are 1 private school, serving 129 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Lyon County, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lyon County, NV are East Valley Elementary School, Smith Valley Schools and Dayton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyon County, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lyon County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Valley Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4180 Farm District Road
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3332
Gr: PK-4 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Smith Valley Schools
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
20 Day Lane
Smith, NV 89430
(775) 465-2332
Gr: PK-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Dayton Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
285 Dayton Valley Road
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6262
Gr: PK-6 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Fernley Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
320 Hwy 95a South
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3390
Gr: 5-6 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Sutro Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
190 Dayton Village Parkway
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6270
Gr: PK-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Fernley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Hardie Lane
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3420
Gr: PK-4 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
925 Farm District Road
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3414
Gr: PK-4 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Ferretto Parkway
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6170
Gr: PK-6 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Dayton Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
315 Dayton Valley Road
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6250
Gr: 7-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Yerington Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
112 N. California Street
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6844
Gr: PK-4 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
Dayton High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
335 Dayton Valley Road
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6240
Gr: 9-12 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1212.
Silverland Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Jasmine Lane
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-1575
Gr: 7-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1313.
Fernley High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Hwy 95a South
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,327 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1414.
Yerington Intermediate School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Pearl Street
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6833
Gr: 5-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1515.
Silver Stage High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3755 W. Spruce Avenue
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-5071
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1616.
Silver Stage Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 W. Spruce Avenue
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-5050
Gr: 5-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1717.
Silver Stage Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 W. Spruce Avenue
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-5060
Gr: PK-4 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1818.
Yerington High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
114 Pearl Street
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-6822
Gr: 9-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Eagle Ridge High School
Alternative School
3755 W. Spruce Street
Silver Springs, NV 89429
(775) 577-5082
Gr: 7-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lyon County, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in Lyon County, NV include East Valley Elementary School, Smith Valley Schools and Dayton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lyon County?
22 public schools are located in Lyon County.
What percentage of students in Lyon County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Lyon County are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County?
Lyon County public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lyon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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