For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,887 students in Sun Valley, NV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sun Valley, NV are Virginia Palmer Elementary School, Esther Bennett Elementary School and Desert Skies Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sun Valley, NV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sun Valley have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public elementary school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sun Valley, NV (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Virginia Palmer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5890 Klondike
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4400
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Esther Bennett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5900 Sidehill Drive
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4444
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4444
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Skies Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7550 Donatello Dr
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4915
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4915
Grades: 6-8
| 978 students
Rank: #44.
Sun Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5490 Leon Drive
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4420
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4420
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #55.
Lois Allen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5155 Mcguffy Road
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4430
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4430
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sun Valley, NV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sun Valley, NV include Virginia Palmer Elementary School, Esther Bennett Elementary School and Desert Skies Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sun Valley?
5 public elementary schools are located in Sun Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Sun Valley?
Sun Valley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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