For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 228 students in Storey County, NV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Storey County, NV are Virginia City Middle School and Hugh Gallagher Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Storey County, NV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Storey County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Storey County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Virginia City Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
127 South D Street
Virginia City, NV 89440
(775) 847-0980
Virginia City, NV 89440
(775) 847-0980
Grades: 6-8
| 102 students
Rank: #22.
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
191 South D Street
Virginia City, NV 89440
(775) 847-0977
Virginia City, NV 89440
(775) 847-0977
Grades: PK-5
| 126 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Storey County, NV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Storey County, NV include Virginia City Middle School and Hugh Gallagher Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Storey County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Storey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Storey County?
Storey County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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