For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,307 students in 89434, NV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 89434, NV are Hillside Elementary School, Marvin Moss Elementary School and Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 89434 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 89434, NV have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89434, NV Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1250 Peri Ranch Road
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 342-0400
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 342-0400
Gr: PK-5 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Marvin Moss Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 Primio Way
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5507
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5507
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1735 Del Rosa Way
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5730
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5730
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Jerry Whitehead Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3570 Waterfall Dr
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 626-5200
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 626-5200
Gr: K-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Katherine Dunn Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1135 O Callaghan Dr
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5520
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5520
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Lou Mendive Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Whitewood Drive
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5990
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5990
Gr: 6-8 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 89434, NV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 89434, NV include Hillside Elementary School, Marvin Moss Elementary School and Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 89434?
6 public elementary schools are located in 89434.
What is the racial composition of students in 89434?
89434 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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