The average student-teacher ratio in Nevada public schools is approximately 22:1 (2025-26).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
9:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Nevada (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Turning Point
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 1-12
350 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 337-7560
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 337-7560
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Variety Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-5
2800 E Stewart Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7938
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7938
Rank: #33.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-5
385 W San Pedro Ave
Jean, NV 89019
(702) 874-1378
Jean, NV 89019
(702) 874-1378
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK
710 W. 4th St.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2350
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-2350
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Reid Harry Elementary School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-5
300 Michael Wendell Way
Searchlight, NV 89046
(702) 297-1224
Searchlight, NV 89046
(702) 297-1224
Rank: #77.
Summit View Youth J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
5730 Range Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 799-0275
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 799-0275
Rank: #8 - 148. - 14.
George Whittell High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
240 Warrior Way
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-2446
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-2446
Rank: #8 - 148. - 14.
Jackpot High School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
2201 Progressive Drive
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2375
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2375
Rank: #8 - 148. - 14.
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Rank: #8 - 148. - 14.
Marvin Picollo Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
900 Foothill Road
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Rank: #8 - 148. - 14.
Miller John F
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
3840 Pecos Mcleod Interconnect
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7401
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7401
Rank: #8 - 148. - 14.
Mission High School
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
801 Veterans Memorial Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7880
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7880
Rank: #8 - 148. - 14.
Stewart Helen J
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
2375 E Viking
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 799-5588
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 799-5588
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
130 Juniper Dr. Box 76
Denio, NV 89404
(866) 447-3567
Denio, NV 89404
(866) 447-3567
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-12
100 Youth Center Rd
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5907
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5907
Rank: #17 - 2317. - 23.
Carlin High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
552 8th Street
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Rank: #17 - 2317. - 23.
Cowan Academic Center J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-12
5300 E Russell Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-6380
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-6380
Rank: #17 - 2317. - 23.
Desert Rose High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
444 W Brooks Ave
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-6240
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-6240
Rank: #17 - 2317. - 23.
Indian Springs Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-8
400 Sky Rd
Indian Springs, NV 89018
(702) 799-0932
Indian Springs, NV 89018
(702) 799-0932
Rank: #17 - 2317. - 23.
Lake Granbury Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-12
1300 Crossland Rd
Minden, NV 89423
(817) 579-0852
Minden, NV 89423
(817) 579-0852
Rank: #17 - 2317. - 23.
Mcdermitt High School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
100 Olavarria Street
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Rank: #17 - 2317. - 23.
Wells High School
(Math: 21-39%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
1129 Lake Avenue
Wells, NV 89835
(775) 752-3477
Wells, NV 89835
(775) 752-3477
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 9-12
511 East Ave
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Gerlach K-12 School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-12
555 E. Sunset Blvd
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Incline Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-8
931 Southwood Blvd
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 832-4220
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 832-4220
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Independence Valley Elementary School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-8
1645 Sewell Drive
Tuscarora, NV 89834
(775) 756-5597
Tuscarora, NV 89834
(775) 756-5597
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Mound Valley Elementary School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-8
208 Boyd Kennedy Road
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 744-4382
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 744-4382
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Ruby Valley Elementary School
(Reading: 40-59%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-8
1129 Lake Avenue
Ruby Valley, NV 89833
(775) 779-2289
Ruby Valley, NV 89833
(775) 779-2289
Rank: #30 - 4030. - 40.
C O Bastian High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 7-12
500 Youth Center Drive
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8250
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8250
Rank: #30 - 4030. - 40.
Coral Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
6275 Neil Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 829-4601
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 829-4601
Rank: #30 - 4030. - 40.
Crescent Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-6
444 4th Street
Crescent Valley, NV 89821
(775) 468-0213
Crescent Valley, NV 89821
(775) 468-0213
Rank: #30 - 4030. - 40.
Innovations High School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
777 West Second Street
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 333-5150
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 333-5150
Rank: #30 - 4030. - 40.
Kings River
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
134 Kings River Road
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 447-2983
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 447-2983
Rank: #30 - 4030. - 40.
Natchez Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: K-5
1 Hwy 447
Wadsworth, NV 89442
(775) 351-1902
Wadsworth, NV 89442
(775) 351-1902
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Nevada average public schools student-teacher ratio?
The Nevada average public schools student-teacher ratio is 22:1 for 2025-26.
What are the public schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Nevada?
The best top ranked public schools in Nevada include Turning Point, Variety Elementary School and Goodsprings Elementary School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Nevada?
The public high school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Nevada is Turning Point, with a value of 1:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio is Turning Point, with a value of 1:1.
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