For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,128 students in 89460, NV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 89460, NV are G. L. Scarselli Elementary School, C. C. Meneley Elementary School and Pau Wa Lu Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 89460 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 89460, NV have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89460, NV Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
699 Long Valley Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-2222
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-2222
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
C. C. Meneley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1446 Muir Dr
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-3154
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-3154
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Pau Wa Lu Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Long Valley Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-6100
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 89460, NV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 89460, NV include G. L. Scarselli Elementary School, C. C. Meneley Elementary School and Pau Wa Lu Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 89460?
3 public elementary schools are located in 89460.
What is the racial composition of students in 89460?
89460 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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