For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 309 students in Elko, NV.
The top ranked public charter school in Elko, NV is Elko Institute For Academic Achievement. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elko, NV public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Nevada public charter school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 54% statewide average). Charter schools in Elko have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Elko, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elko Institute For Academic Achievement
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1031 Railroad St Ste 107
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3422
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3422
Grades: K-8
| 309 students
Elko, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Elko Alternative (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
777 Country Club Drive
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1742
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1742
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Juvenile Detention (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
665 West Silve Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1753
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1753
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Elko, NV?
The top ranked public charter schools in Elko, NV include Elko Institute For Academic Achievement.
How many public charter schools are located in Elko?
1 public charter schools are located in Elko.
What is the racial composition of students in Elko?
Elko public charter schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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