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5 schools in Lovelock

Nevada · Public K-12

Lovelock runs 5 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with total enrollment around 650 (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Lovelock

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
650
-50 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
-2 (-40%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
45%
was 48%
% Hispanic
37%
was 30%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Coal Canyon High SchoolCombinedUG-UG0
Lovelock Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05301
Pershing Adult High SchoolCombinedUG-UG0
Pershing County High SchoolHigh09-12187
Pershing County Middle SchoolMiddle06-08162

About Lovelock

Across Lovelock, Nevada, 5 public schools teaches about 650 students between them.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is made up of 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, and 2 other.

Average school size in Lovelock is around 130 students, 80% noticeably below the Nevada average of about 645.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 7%: 700 students in SY 2017-18 versus 650 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 5 to 3 across the same 7-year window. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment climbed from 30% to 37%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Lovelock discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Lovelock, Nevada?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Lovelock, with a combined enrollment of about 650.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Lovelock?
Lovelock has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Lovelock?
Lovelock Elementary School is the largest public school in Lovelock by enrollment, with approximately 301 students.
What school districts serve Lovelock?
Lovelock public schools are operated by Pershing.
What grade levels do public schools in Lovelock cover?
Public schools in Lovelock serve students from pre-K through grade 12.