Best Public High Schools in 89801 (Elko, NV) (2025-26)

Best 89801 Nevada Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,539 students in 89801, NV.

The top ranked public high schools in 89801, NV are Independence High School, Elko High School and Northeastern Nevada Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 89801 have an score of 16% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in 89801, NV have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 89801 have a of 81%, which is less than the Nevada average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Elko High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best 89801, NV Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Independence High School

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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Top 20%

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100 Youth Center Rd
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5907

Gr: 6-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Rank: #22.

Elko High School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
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987 College Avenue
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7281

Gr: 7-12 | 1,433 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Rank: #33.

Northeastern Nevada Virtual Academy

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
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850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196

Gr: K-12 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 34%

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Location

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Elko Alternative (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

777 Country Club Drive
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1742

Juvenile Detention (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

665 West Silve Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1753

Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 89801, NV?

The top ranked public high schools in 89801, NV include Independence High School, Elko High School and Northeastern Nevada Virtual Academy.

How many public high schools are located in 89801?

3 public high schools are located in 89801.

What is the racial composition of students in 89801?

89801 public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).