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Best 89431 Nevada Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,875 students in 89431, NV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 89431, NV are Florence Drake Elementary School, Alice Maxwell Elementary School and Lena Juniper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 89431 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 89431, NV have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best 89431, NV Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florence Drake Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2755 Fourth Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5510
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Alice Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2300 North Rock Blvd
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5580
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Lena Juniper Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
225 Queen Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5540
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Kate Smith Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1925 F Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5720
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Greenbrae Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1840 4th Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5530
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Park Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Lincoln Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5570
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Robert Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1216 Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5590
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Agnes Risley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Sullivan Lane
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5760
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
George L. Dilworth S.t.e.m Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5740
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1010.
Sparks Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2275 18th Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Gr: 6-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 89431, NV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 89431, NV include Florence Drake Elementary School, Alice Maxwell Elementary School and Lena Juniper Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 89431?
10 public elementary schools are located in 89431.
What is the racial composition of students in 89431?
89431 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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