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14 schools in Elko

Nevada · Public K-12

Of the 14 public K-12 schools in Elko, combined enrollment is roughly 4,966 students (an average of 355 per campus).

7-year change in Elko

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,959
+1 (+0%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
49%
was 54%
% Hispanic
42%
was 38%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Adobe Middle SchoolMiddle07-08668
Adult EducationCombinedUG-UG0
Early ChildhoodElementaryPK-PK7
Early Childhood GBCElementaryPK-KG20
Elko High SchoolHigh09-121,407
Elko Institute for Academic AchievementElementaryKG-08398
Flagview Intermediate SchoolMiddle05-06674
Grammar School 2ElementaryPK-04341
Independence High SchoolHigh06-1240
Independence Valley Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-085
Mountain View Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-04507
Northeastern Nevada Virtual AcademyCombinedKG-1247
Northside Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-04341
Southside Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-04511

About Elko

Across Elko, Nevada, 14 public schools educates about 4,966 students between them.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, and 2 other.

Schools in Elko average about 355 students each, 45% noticeably below the Nevada norm.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,959 students, stayed largely flat from the 4,958 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 54% to 49% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Elko discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Elko, Nevada?
There are 14 public K-12 schools in Elko, with a combined enrollment of about 4,966.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Elko?
Elko has 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Elko?
Elko High School is the largest public school in Elko by enrollment, with approximately 1,407 students.
What school districts serve Elko?
Elko is served by 3 public school districts, including Elko, State Sponsored Charter Schools, Correctional School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Elko cover?
Public schools in Elko serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Elko?
1 of the 14 public schools in Elko are charter schools.