For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 1,446 students in White Pine County, NV.
The top ranked public schools in White Pine County, NV are Steptoe Valley High School, Learning Bridge and Baker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White Pine County, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in White Pine County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in White Pine County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steptoe Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Aultman Street
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2999
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2999
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Learning Bridge
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 E 13th Street
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 293-8009
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 293-8009
Gr: K-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Main Street
Baker, NV 89311
(775) 234-7333
Baker, NV 89311
(775) 234-7333
Gr: 3-6 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Lund Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 E 2nd North
Lund, NV 89317
(775) 238-5200
Lund, NV 89317
(775) 238-5200
Gr: K-5 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
White Pine Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
844 Aultman Street
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4841
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4841
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Mcgill Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Avenue F
Mc Gill, NV 89318
(775) 235-7722
Mc Gill, NV 89318
(775) 235-7722
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
White Pine High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Bobcat Drive
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4811
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4811
Gr: 9-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 94:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Lund High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 E 2nd North
Lund, NV 89317
(775) 289-5200
Lund, NV 89317
(775) 289-5200
Gr: 6-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
David E Norman Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 E 11th St
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4846
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4846
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
1135 Avenue C
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4851
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4851
Gr: PK | 13 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Steptoe Valley Adult High School
Alternative School
700 Aultman Street
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2999
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2999
Gr: Inquire with school Minority enrollment: 25%
White Pine County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2 Duckwater Rd
Duckwater, NV 89314
(775) 863-0277
Duckwater, NV 89314
(775) 863-0277
Gr: PK-5 | 3 students
2 Duckwater Rd
Duckwater, NV 89314
(775) 482-6644
Duckwater, NV 89314
(775) 482-6644
Gr: 6-8 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
509 Duckwater Falls Rd.
Duckwater, NV 89314
(775) 863-0126
Duckwater, NV 89314
(775) 863-0126
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Po Box 29
Lund, NV 89317
(775) 238-5273
Lund, NV 89317
(775) 238-5273
Gr: 7-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Mountain High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4569 North State Route 490
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2244
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2244
Gr: AE
Steptoe Valley Adult Ed High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
700 Aultman Street
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 738-7182
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 738-7182
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in White Pine County, NV?
The top ranked public schools in White Pine County, NV include Steptoe Valley High School, Learning Bridge and Baker Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in White Pine County?
11 public schools are located in White Pine County.
What is the racial composition of students in White Pine County?
White Pine County public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in White Pine County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in White Pine County include: David E Norman Elementary School vs. Baker Elementary School, David E Norman Elementary School vs. Mcgill Elementary School
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