Public schools in Elko, NV
13 open public schools with an address in Elko, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,959
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.1:1
Nevada median 17.6:1
Charter schools
2
1 virtual
An overview of Elko public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Elko, NV: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,959 students, an average of 413 per school. The largest campus is Elko High School (1,407 students), and the largest elementary school is Southside Elementary School (511).
Elko operates the most schools here (10), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 21.1:1, higher 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 2 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 48% 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 Elko
Elementary schools in Elko
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood GBC Elko · Special Education School | PK–KG | 20 | — | |
| Elko Institute for Academic Achievement State Sponsored Charter Schools · Charter | KG–08 | 398 | 23.4:1 | |
| Grammar School 2 Elko | PK–04 | 341 | 18.9:1 | |
| Independence Valley Elementary School Elko | KG–08 | 5 | — | |
| Mountain View Elementary School Elko | KG–04 | 507 | 16.9:1 | |
| Nevada Classical Academy Elko State Sponsored Charter Schools · Charter | KG–03 | — | — | |
| Northside Elementary School Elko | PK–04 | 341 | 14.8:1 | |
| Southside Elementary School Elko | PK–04 | 511 | 21.3:1 |
Middle schools in Elko
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe Middle School Elko | 07–08 | 668 | 23:1 | |
| Flagview Intermediate School Elko | 05–06 | 674 | 21.1:1 |
High schools in Elko
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elko High School Elko | 09–12 | 1,407 | 21.3:1 | |
| Independence High School Correctional School District · Alternative School | 06–12 | 40 | 5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Elko
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Nevada Virtual Academy Elko · Virtual | KG–12 | 47 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.5%
- Hispanic41.9%
- Black1.2%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Elko schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,959 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Elko
How many public schools are in Elko, NV?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Elko: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,959 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Elko?
Schools with an address in Elko belong to 3 education agencies, led by Elko (10 schools), State Sponsored Charter Schools (2 schools), Correctional School District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Elko?
Elko High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Elko, with 1,407 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Elko?
Yes. 2 of the 13 public schools in Elko are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Elko Institute for Academic Achievement, Nevada Classical Academy Elko. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Elko schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Elko public schools is 21.1:1, higher 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 Elko 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