Public schools in Carson City, NV
11 open public schools with an address in Carson City, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,391
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Nevada median 17.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Carson City public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Carson City, NV: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,391 students, an average of 539 per school. The largest campus is Eagle Valley Middle School (854 students), and the largest elementary school is Fremont Elementary (553).
Carson City operates the most schools here (10), and 2 regular districts have at least one Carson City campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, lower than the statewide school median of 17.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 78% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Carson City
Elementary schools in Carson City
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Seeliger Elementary Carson City | PK–05 | 527 | 17:1 | |
| Bordewich/Bray Elementary Carson City | PK–05 | 539 | 15.9:1 | |
| Carson Montessori Carson City · Charter | KG–06 | 279 | 19.6:1 | |
| Edith W. Fritsch Elementary Carson City | PK–05 | 500 | 16.7:1 | |
| Empire Elementary Carson City | PK–05 | 445 | 16.5:1 | |
| Fremont Elementary Carson City | PK–05 | 553 | 15.4:1 | |
| Jacks Valley Elementary School Douglas | PK–05 | 364 | 15.8:1 | |
| Mark Twain Elementary Carson City | PK–05 | 497 | 16:1 |
Middle schools in Carson City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Middle School Carson City | 06–08 | 833 | 17.6:1 | |
| Eagle Valley Middle School Carson City | 06–08 | 854 | 17.7:1 |
High schools in Carson City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson High School Carson City | 09–12 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.1%
- Hispanic47.7%
- Black0.7%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Carson City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,391 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Carson City
How many public schools are in Carson City, NV?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Carson City: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 5,391 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Carson City?
Schools with an address in Carson City belong to 2 education agencies, led by Carson City (10 schools), Douglas (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
Are there charter schools in Carson City?
Yes. 1 of the 11 public schools in Carson City are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Carson Montessori. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Carson City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Carson City public schools is 16.6:1, lower than the Nevada school median of 17.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Carson City guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Nevada cities