For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,157 students in 89445, NV.
The top ranked public schools in 89445, NV are Sonoma Heights Elementary School, Winnemucca Junior High School and Winnemucca Grammar School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89445 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89445, NV have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89445, NV 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sonoma Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Melarkey Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8165
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8165
Gr: PK-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Winnemucca Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
451 Reinhart Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8120
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8120
Gr: 7-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Winnemucca Grammar School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
522 Lay Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Gr: PK-4 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
French Ford Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5495 Palisade Drive
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8200
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8200
Gr: 5-6 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Grass Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6465 South Grass Valley Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8150
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8150
Gr: PK-4 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Albert M. Lowry High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5375 Kluncy Canyon Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8130
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8130
Gr: 9-12 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Humboldt Adult Education Program
Alternative School
310 East 4th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8277
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8277
Gr: Inquire with school Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Leighton Hall
Alternative School
310 East 4th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Gr: 5-12
89445, Nevada 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carter Seminary (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
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
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Leighton Hall High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 1070
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 941-0269
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
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
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 883-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 89445, NV?
The top ranked public schools in 89445, NV include Sonoma Heights Elementary School, Winnemucca Junior High School and Winnemucca Grammar School.
How many public schools are located in 89445?
8 public schools are located in 89445.
What is the racial composition of students in 89445?
89445 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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