For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,704 students in 89441, NV.
The top-ranked public schools in 89441, NV are Spanish Springs Elementary School, Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada and Alyce Taylor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89441 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89441, NV have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89441, NV 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spanish Springs Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Marilyn Mae Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7710
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7710
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Silent Sparrow Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 376-1444
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 376-1444
Gr: K-8 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Alyce Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
252 Egyptian Way
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7700
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Yvonne Shaw Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Eagle Canyon Dr
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7777
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7777
Gr: 6-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Spanish Springs High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1065 Eagle Canyon Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7733
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7733
Gr: 9-12 | 2,060 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 89441, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in 89441, NV include Spanish Springs Elementary School, Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada and Alyce Taylor Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 89441?
5 public schools are located in 89441.
What is the racial composition of students in 89441?
89441 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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