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For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,811 students in Sun Valley, NV.

The top ranked public schools in Sun Valley, NV are Virginia Palmer Elementary School, Esther Bennett Elementary School and Sun Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Sun Valley, NV public schools have an score of 14% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and score of 24% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Sun Valley have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.

Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best 51�Թ�� in Sun Valley, NV (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Virginia Palmer Elementary School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
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5890 Klondike
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4400

Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Rank: #22.

Esther Bennett Elementary School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 17%)
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5900 Sidehill Drive
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4444

Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Rank: #33.

Sun Valley Elementary School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
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5490 Leon Drive
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4420

Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Rank: #44.

Lois Allen Elementary School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 15-19%)
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5155 Mcguffy Road
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4430

Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Rank: #55.

Desert Skies Middle School

(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
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7550 Donatello Dr
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4915

Gr: 6-8 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Sun Valley, NV?

The top ranked public schools in Sun Valley, NV include Virginia Palmer Elementary School, Esther Bennett Elementary School and Sun Valley Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Sun Valley?

5 public schools are located in Sun Valley.

What is the racial composition of students in Sun Valley?

Sun Valley public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).