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Nevada Public Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Public Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Nevada

The average student-teacher ratio in Nevada public schools is approximately 20:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1 8:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1

Public Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Nevada (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Turning Point
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 1-12
350 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 337-7560
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Variety Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-5
2800 E Stewart Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7938
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Goodsprings Elementary School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-5
385 W San Pedro Ave
Jean, NV 89019
(702) 874-1378
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ruby Valley Elementary School
(Reading: 40-59%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-8
1129 Lake Avenue
Ruby Valley, NV 89833
(775) 779-2289
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Gabbs High School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
511 East Ave
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Mission High School
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
801 Veterans Memorial Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7880
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Reid Harry Elementary School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-5
300 Michael Wendell Way
Searchlight, NV 89046
(702) 297-1224
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Gabbs Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-8
511 East Ave
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Miller John F
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
3840 Pecos Mcleod Interconnect
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7401
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Summit View Youth J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
5730 Range Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 799-0275
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Cowan Academic Center J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
5300 E Russell Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-6380
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
100 Youth Center Rd
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5907
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Marvin Picollo Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
900 Foothill Road
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Stewart Helen J
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
2375 E Viking
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 799-5588
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Denio
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
130 Juniper Dr. Box 76
Denio, NV 89404
(866) 447-3567
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-8
509 Duckwater Falls Rd
Duckwater, NV 89314
(775) 863-0126
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
George Whittell High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-12
240 Warrior Way
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-2446
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-12
601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Mcdermitt High School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
100 Olavarria Street
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Silver Peak Elementary School
(Math: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
500 Galena St.
Silverpeak, NV 89047
(775) 937-2261
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Desert Rose High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
444 W Brooks Ave
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-6240
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Gabbs Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
511 East Ave
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Peterson Academic Center J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-12
10250 W Centennial Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6610
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
South Academic Center J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-12
4560 W Harmon Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-2070
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Wells High School
(Math: 21-39%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
1129 Lake Avenue
Wells, NV 89835
(775) 752-3477
Rank: #27 - 3727. - 37.
Austin Combined Schools
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
200 Highway 305 North Box 160
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2467
Rank: #27 - 3727. - 37.
Beatty Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-8
301 N 4th St
Beatty, NV 89003
(775) 553-2902
Rank: #27 - 3727. - 37.
Carlin High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 9-12
552 8th Street
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Rank: #27 - 3727. - 37.
Central Technical Training Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 10-14%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 9-12
1725 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-0250
Rank: #27 - 3727. - 37.
Crescent Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
444 4th Street
Crescent Valley, NV 89821
(775) 468-0213
Rank: #27 - 3727. - 37.
Goldfield Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
5th & Ramsey
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 485-3215
Rank: #27 - 3727. - 37.
Harmon Harley Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
4820 E. Mesa Vista Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7740
Rank: #27 - 3727. - 37.
Incline Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-8
931 Southwood Blvd
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 832-4220
Rank: #27 - 3727. - 37.
Kings River
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
134 Kings River Road
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 447-2983

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Nevada average public schools student-teacher ratio?
The Nevada average public schools student-teacher ratio is 20:1 for 2026.
What are the public schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Nevada?
The best top-ranked public schools in Nevada include Turning Point, Variety Elementary School and Goodsprings Elementary School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Nevada?
The public high school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Nevada is Turning Point, with a value of 1:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio is Turning Point, with a value of 1:1.

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