For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 192 students in Tonopah, NV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tonopah, NV are Tonopah Middle School and Tonopah Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tonopah, NV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tonopah have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Tonopah, NV (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tonopah Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Idaho Cir
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-3698
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-3698
Gr: 6-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Tonopah Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Idaho Cir
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-6644
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-6644
Gr: PK-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Tonopah, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
881 Smoky Valley Rd
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-9713
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-9713
Gr: PK-2
Tonopah Conservation Camp (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 Conservation Road
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 751-6822
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 751-6822
Us Route 6/state Route 37
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 537-5019
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 537-5019
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Tonopah, NV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tonopah, NV include Tonopah Middle School and Tonopah Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tonopah?
2 public elementary schools are located in Tonopah.
What is the racial composition of students in Tonopah?
Tonopah public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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