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7 schools in Minden

Nevada · Public K-12

Public K-12 education in Minden runs across 7 schools, enrolling approximately 2,228 students, averaging 318 per campus.

7-year change in Minden

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,228
-275 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
-1 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
67%
was 69%
% Hispanic
24%
was 20%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
ALT SchoolCombined04-124
ASPIRE Academy High SchoolHigh09-1282
Douglas County Adult SchoolCombinedUG-UG0
Douglas High SchoolHigh09-121,510
Douglas Nevada OnlineMiddle06-085
Minden Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05371
Pinon Hills Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05256

About Minden

Public education in Minden, Nevada runs across 7 schools that teaches roughly 2,228 students. By footprint, Minden sits in the average-sized bracket.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city is made up of 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 2 other.

Average school size in Minden is around 318 students, 51% noticeably below the Nevada average of about 645.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,228 students, shrank 11% from the 2,503 reported in SY 2017-18. Minden now counts 6 public schools, down from 7 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment climbed from 20% to 24%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Minden discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Minden, Nevada?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Minden, with a combined enrollment of about 2,228.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Minden?
Minden has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Minden?
Douglas High School is the largest public school in Minden by enrollment, with approximately 1,510 students.
What school districts serve Minden?
Minden public schools are operated by Douglas.
What grade levels do public schools in Minden cover?
Public schools in Minden serve students from pre-K through grade 12.