Public schools in Fallon, NV
6 open public schools with an address in Fallon, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,878
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Nevada median 17.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Fallon public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Fallon, NV: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,878 students, an average of 646 per school. The largest campus is Churchill County High School (1,025 students), and the largest elementary school is E C Best Elementary (465).
Churchill operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 18.8:1, 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 1 charter 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 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 86% 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 Fallon
Elementary schools in Fallon
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E C Best Elementary Churchill | 02–03 | 465 | 17.5:1 | |
| Lahontan Elementary School Churchill | KG–01 | 436 | 15:1 | |
| Numa Elementary School Churchill | 04–05 | 455 | 17.2:1 |
Middle schools in Fallon
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill County Middle School Churchill | 06–08 | 700 | 20:1 |
High schools in Fallon
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill County High School Churchill | 09–12 | 1,025 | 21.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Fallon
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy State Sponsored Charter Schools · Charter | KG–12 | 797 | 23.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.6%
- Hispanic25.4%
- Black0.9%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial8.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Fallon schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,878 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fallon
How many public schools are in Fallon, NV?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Fallon: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,878 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fallon?
Schools with an address in Fallon belong to 2 education agencies, led by Churchill (5 schools), State Sponsored Charter Schools (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 Fallon?
Churchill County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fallon, with 1,025 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fallon?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Fallon are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Oasis Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Fallon schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fallon public schools is 18.8:1, 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 Fallon 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