Best Public Schools in Alamo, NV

Summary:

The city of Alamo, Nevada is home to three high-performing schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Pahranagat Valley Elementary School, Pahranagat Valley High School, and Pahranagat Valley Middle School. These schools consistently outperform the Lincoln County School District and the state of Nevada in various academic measures, indicating a strong commitment to providing a high-quality education to their students.

Among the standout schools, Pahranagat Valley Elementary School ranks 99 out of 384 Nevada elementary schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 21.6 and outperforms the district and state averages in mathematics and reading proficiency. Pahranagat Valley High School is ranked 25 out of 96 Nevada high schools, with a 4-star rating, and excels in the EOC Science Exam and ACT English. Pahranagat Valley Middle School is ranked 35 out of 151 Nevada middle schools and outperforms the district and state in reading and science proficiency.

While the Pahranagat Valley schools demonstrate strong academic performance, the data also highlights areas for potential improvement. The student populations are predominantly white, with relatively low percentages of other racial and ethnic groups, suggesting a need to explore ways to increase diversity and representation. Additionally, the schools serve a significant portion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 36.73% to 48.55%. Understanding and addressing these socioeconomic factors can help ensure that all students have the resources and support they need to succeed.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SBAC Mathematics (2024)			SBAC Reading (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics All Grades	SBAC Reading 3rd Grade	SBAC Reading 6th Grade	SBAC Reading All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pahranagat Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	593 Broadway	Alamo	89001	Lincoln County	Lincoln	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 725-3351	173	8	21.6	48.6%	147 (85.0%)	1 (0.6%)	17 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	2 (1.2%)	4 (2.3%)	66.5	107^th of 377 public elementary schools	71.6%		67.8	99^th of 384 public elementary schools	74.2%	8	45.5	52.4	46.0	45.5		38.1	$10,884	$1,333	$9,551
Pahranagat Valley High School	Public	9-12	158 Main Street	Alamo	89001	Lincoln County	Lincoln	No	No	No	No	(775) 725-3321	98	6	17.0	36.7%	86 (87.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.1%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	2 (2.0%)								(n/a)							$19,846	$1,035	$18,810
Pahranagat Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	158 Main Street	Alamo	89001	Lincoln County	Lincoln	No	No	No	No	(775) 725-3321	64	3	23.2	37.5%	55 (85.9%)	1 (1.6%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	2 (3.1%)	4 (6.3%)								(n/a)			28.6		45.8	46.6	$14,353	$935	$13,418

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nevada Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.