For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 518 students in Hawthorne, NV.
The top ranked public schools in Hawthorne, NV are Hawthorne Elementary School, Mineral County High School and Hawthorne Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawthorne, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Hawthorne have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hawthorne, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 W. 9th St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Grades: PK-6
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
Mineral County High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 A St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Rank: #33.
Hawthorne Junior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 A St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Grades: 7-8
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mineral County Adult Education
Alternative School
751 A St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-2403
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-2403
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Hawthorne, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
751 A Street, P.o. Box 1060
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Grades: PK-3
| 154 students
Po Box 1540
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 573-2246
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 573-2246
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Mineral Alternative Education (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
601 A Street
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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What are the top ranked public schools in Hawthorne, NV?
The top ranked public schools in Hawthorne, NV include Hawthorne Elementary School, Mineral County High School and Hawthorne Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Hawthorne?
4 public schools are located in Hawthorne.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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