For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,132 students in Fernley, NV (there are , serving 154 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Fernley, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Fernley, NV are East Valley Elementary School, Fernley Intermediate School and Fernley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fernley, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Fernley have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fernley, NV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Valley Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4180 Farm District Road
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3332
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3332
Gr: PK-4 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Fernley Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 Hwy 95a South
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3390
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3390
Gr: 5-6 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Fernley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 Hardie Lane
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3420
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3420
Gr: PK-4 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
925 Farm District Road
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3414
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3414
Gr: PK-4 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Silverland Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Jasmine Lane
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-1575
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-1575
Gr: 7-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Fernley High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Hwy 95a South
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3400
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,321 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Lyon County Adult Education
Alternative School
1340 Hwy 95a South
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3409
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3409
Gr: Inquire with school Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fernley, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in Fernley, NV include East Valley Elementary School, Fernley Intermediate School and Fernley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fernley?
7 public schools are located in Fernley.
What percentage of students in Fernley go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Fernley are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fernley?
Fernley public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fernley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fernley include: East Valley Elementary School vs. Cottonwood Elementary School, Fernley Elementary School vs. Cottonwood Elementary School, Cottonwood Elementary School vs. East Valley Elementary School
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