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Best Gardnerville Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,100 students in Gardnerville, NV (there are 2 private schools, serving 198 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Gardnerville, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).

The top-ranked public schools in Gardnerville, NV are G. L. Scarselli Elementary School, Jacobsen High School and Gardnerville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Gardnerville, NV public schools have an score of 31% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Gardnerville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public schools.

Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Gardnerville, NV (2026)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

G. L. Scarselli Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55%)
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699 Long Valley Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-2222

Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Rank: #22.

Jacobsen High School

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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225 China Spring Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433

Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 64%

Rank: #33.

Gardnerville Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
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1290 Toler Avenue
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5117

Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Rank: #44.

Carson Valley Middle School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
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1477 Hwy 395
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-2265

Gr: 6-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.

C. C. Meneley Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
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1446 Muir Dr
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-3154

Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.

Pau Wa Lu Middle School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
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701 Long Valley Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-6100

Gr: 6-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

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Gardnerville, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Alternative Suspension School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

225 China Springs Road
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433

Gr: 7-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Gardnerville, NV?

The top-ranked public schools in Gardnerville, NV include G. L. Scarselli Elementary School, Jacobsen High School and Gardnerville Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Gardnerville?

6 public schools are located in Gardnerville.

What percentage of students in Gardnerville go to public school?

93% of all K-12 students in Gardnerville are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).

What is the racial composition of students in Gardnerville?

Gardnerville public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Which public schools in Gardnerville are often viewed compared to one another?

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