For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,583 students in 89434, NV (there are , serving 366 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 89434, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top ranked public 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.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 89434 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89434, NV have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89434, NV ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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.
Edward C. Reed High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Baring Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5700
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,119 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
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%
Rank: #88.
Alpine Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
605 Boxington Way Ste 112
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-1166
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-1166
Gr: 9-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 89434, NV?
The top ranked public schools in 89434, NV include Hillside Elementary School, Marvin Moss Elementary School and Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 89434?
8 public schools are located in 89434.
What percentage of students in 89434 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 89434 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89434?
89434 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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