For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 636 students in Minden, NV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Minden, NV are Pinon Hills Elementary School, Minden Elementary School and Douglas Nevada Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minden, NV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Minden have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Minden, NV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinon Hills Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1479 Stephanie Way
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Minden Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1170 Baler Street
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5510
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5510
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Douglas Nevada Online
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1680 Bently Parkway
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1480
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1480
Gr: 6-8 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Alt School
Alternative School
1680 Bently Parkway South
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Gr: 4-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Minden, NV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Minden, NV include Pinon Hills Elementary School, Minden Elementary School and Douglas Nevada Online.
How many public elementary schools are located in Minden?
4 public elementary schools are located in Minden.
What is the racial composition of students in Minden?
Minden public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Minden are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Minden include: Pinon Hills Elementary School vs. Minden Elementary School, Minden Elementary School vs. Pinon Hills Elementary School
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