For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 357 students in Virginia City, NV.
The top ranked public schools in Virginia City, NV are Virginia City High School, Virginia City Middle School and Hugh Gallagher Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virginia City, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Virginia City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Virginia City, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Virginia City High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
95 South R Street
Virginia City, NV 89440
(775) 847-0992
Virginia City, NV 89440
(775) 847-0992
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Virginia City Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
127 South D Street
Virginia City, NV 89440
(775) 847-0980
Virginia City, NV 89440
(775) 847-0980
Gr: 6-8 | 102 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
191 South D Street
Virginia City, NV 89440
(775) 847-0977
Virginia City, NV 89440
(775) 847-0977
Gr: PK-5 | 126 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Virginia City, NV?
The top ranked public schools in Virginia City, NV include Virginia City High School, Virginia City Middle School and Hugh Gallagher Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Virginia City?
3 public schools are located in Virginia City.
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia City?
Virginia City public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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