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Best Sparks Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 20,827 students in Sparks, NV (there are 10 private schools, serving 881 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Sparks, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sparks, NV are Florence Drake Elementary School, Van Gorder Elementary School and John Bohach Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparks, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Sparks have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Sparks, NV (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florence Drake Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2755 Fourth Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5510
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Van Gorder Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7650 Campello Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7722
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
John Bohach Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1100 Windmill Farms Pkwy
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0062
Gr: PK-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Spanish Springs Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Marilyn Mae Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7710
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Bud Beasley Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2100 Canyon Parkway
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5250
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1150 Silent Sparrow Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 376-1444
Gr: K-8 | 1,033 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Sky Ranch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Windmill Farms
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0060
Gr: 6-8 | 1,206 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Alyce Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
252 Egyptian Way
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Yvonne Shaw Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 Eagle Canyon Dr
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7777
Gr: 6-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Jesse Hall Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
185 Shelby Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7755
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1111.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1250 Peri Ranch Road
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 342-0400
Gr: PK-5 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Marvin Moss Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2200 Primio Way
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5507
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1313.
Alice Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2300 North Rock Blvd
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5580
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1414.
Lena Juniper Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
225 Queen Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5540
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1515.
Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1735 Del Rosa Way
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5730
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1616.
Miguel Sepulveda Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5075 Ion Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5257
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1717.
Jerry Whitehead Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3570 Waterfall Dr
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 626-5200
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1818.
Spanish Springs High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1065 Eagle Canyon Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7733
Gr: 9-12 | 2,131 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1919.
Kate Smith Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1925 F Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5720
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2020.
Katherine Dunn Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1135 O Callaghan Dr
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5520
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2121.
Edward C. Reed High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Baring Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,092 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2222.
Lou Mendive Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Whitewood Drive
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5990
Gr: 6-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2323.
Greenbrae Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1840 4th Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5530
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2424.
Alpine Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1421 Pullman Dr
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-1166
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2525.
Lincoln Park Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Lincoln Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5570
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2626.
Robert Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1216 Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5590
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2727.
Agnes Risley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Sullivan Lane
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5760
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2828.
George L. Dilworth S.t.e.m Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5740
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2929.
Procter R. Hug High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3530 Sullivan Lane
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 333-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,008 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3030.
Sparks Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2275 18th Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Gr: 6-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3131.
Sparks High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
820 15th St
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,211 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Sparks, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in Sparks, NV include Florence Drake Elementary School, Van Gorder Elementary School and John Bohach Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sparks?
31 public schools are located in Sparks.
What percentage of students in Sparks go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Sparks are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sparks?
Sparks public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sparks are often viewed compared to one another?

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