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Best Winnemucca Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,679 students in Winnemucca, NV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Winnemucca, NV are Sonoma Heights Elementary School, Winnemucca Grammar School and French Ford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winnemucca, NV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Winnemucca have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Winnemucca, NV (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sonoma Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1500 Melarkey Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8165
Gr: PK-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Winnemucca Grammar School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
522 Lay Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Gr: PK-4 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
French Ford Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5495 Palisade Drive
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8200
Gr: 5-6 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Grass Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6465 South Grass Valley Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8150
Gr: PK-4 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Leighton Hall
Alternative School
310 East 4th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Gr: 5-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Winnemucca, Nevada

Winnemucca, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Carter Seminary (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Gr: PK
Humboldt Adult Ed Correctional (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
310 E 4th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Leighton Hall High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 1070
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students
Leonard Creek Elementary School (Closed 2005)
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 941-0269
Gr: 1-7
Prekindergarten Prog (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Gr: PK
Silver State Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
336 Bottlecreek Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 883-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Winnemucca, NV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Winnemucca, NV include Sonoma Heights Elementary School, Winnemucca Grammar School and French Ford Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Winnemucca?
5 public elementary schools are located in Winnemucca.
What is the racial composition of students in Winnemucca?
Winnemucca public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Winnemucca are often viewed compared to one another?

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