For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 518 students in Hawthorne, NV.
The top ranked public schools in Hawthorne, NV are Hawthorne Elementary School, Mineral County High School and Hawthorne Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawthorne, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Hawthorne have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Hawthorne, NV (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 W. 9th St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Gr: PK-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Mineral County High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 A St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Hawthorne Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 A St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Gr: 7-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Mineral County Adult Education
Alternative School
751 A St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-2403
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-2403
Gr: Inquire with school Minority enrollment: 50%
Hawthorne, Nevada 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
751 A Street, P.o. Box 1060
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Gr: PK-3 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Mineral Alternative Education (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
601 A Street
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hawthorne, NV?
The top ranked public schools in Hawthorne, NV include Hawthorne Elementary School, Mineral County High School and Hawthorne Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Hawthorne?
4 public schools are located in Hawthorne.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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