Public schools in Minden, NV
6 open public schools with an address in Minden, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,228
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.8:1
Nevada median 17.6:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Minden public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Minden, NV: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,228 students, an average of 371 per school. The largest campus is Douglas High School (1,510 students), and the largest elementary school is Minden Elementary School (371).
Every listed school belongs to Douglas. 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 17.8:1, similar to 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 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 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 29% 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 Minden
Elementary schools in Minden
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minden Elementary School Douglas | PK–05 | 371 | 19.5:1 | |
| Pinon Hills Elementary School Douglas | PK–05 | 256 | 16:1 |
Middle schools in Minden
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Nevada Online Douglas · Virtual · Alternative School | 06–08 | 5 | — |
High schools in Minden
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPIRE Academy High School Douglas · Alternative School | 07–12 | 82 | 13.7:1 | |
| Douglas High School Douglas | 09–12 | 1,510 | 20:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Minden
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALT School Douglas · Alternative School | 04–12 | 4 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.7%
- Hispanic23.5%
- Black0.2%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Minden schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,228 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Minden
How many public schools are in Minden, NV?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Minden: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,228 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Minden?
All listed public schools with an address in Minden belong to Douglas. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Minden?
Douglas High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Minden, with 1,510 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Minden?
No school with an address in Minden is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Nevada.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Minden schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Minden public schools is 17.8:1, similar to 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 Minden 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