Public schools in Winnemucca, NV
6 open public schools with an address in Winnemucca, 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
3,049
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20:1
Nevada median 17.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Winnemucca public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Winnemucca, NV: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,049 students, an average of 508 per school. The largest campus is Albert M. Lowry High School (951 students), and the largest elementary school is Sonoma Heights Elementary (468).
Every listed school belongs to Humboldt. 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 20:1, 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.
About 100% 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 Winnemucca
Elementary schools in Winnemucca
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Valley Elementary Humboldt | PK–04 | 406 | 15.6:1 | |
| Sonoma Heights Elementary Humboldt | PK–06 | 468 | 18:1 | |
| Winnemucca Grammar School Humboldt | PK–04 | 305 | 21.8:1 |
Middle schools in Winnemucca
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Ford Middle School Humboldt | 05–06 | 438 | 20.9:1 | |
| Winnemucca Junior High School Humboldt | 07–08 | 481 | 19.2:1 |
High schools in Winnemucca
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert M. Lowry High School Humboldt | 09–12 | 951 | 22.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.5%
- Hispanic39.9%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Winnemucca schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,049 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Winnemucca
How many public schools are in Winnemucca, NV?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Winnemucca: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,049 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Winnemucca?
All listed public schools with an address in Winnemucca belong to Humboldt. 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 Winnemucca?
Albert M. Lowry High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Winnemucca, with 951 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Winnemucca?
No school with an address in Winnemucca 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 Winnemucca schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Winnemucca public schools is 20:1, 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 Winnemucca 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