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3 schools in West Wendover

Nevada · Public K-12

West Wendover sits inside Nevada and runs 3 public K-12 schools, serving about 911 students between them, an average of 304 per campus.

7-year change in West Wendover

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
911
+735 (+418%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
+2 (+200%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
17%
was 29%
% Hispanic
79%
was 70%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
West Wendover Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05419
West Wendover High SchoolHigh09-12298
West Wendover Middle SchoolMiddle06-08194

About West Wendover

West Wendover, Nevada is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 911 students. By school count, it is a small city.

In terms of grade levels, the city is built around 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Average school size in West Wendover is around 304 students, 53% lower than the Nevada average of about 645.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 418%: 176 students in SY 2017-18 versus 911 in SY 2024-25. West Wendover now counts 3 public schools, up from 1 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 29% to 17%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for West Wendover discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in West Wendover, Nevada?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in West Wendover, with a combined enrollment of about 911.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in West Wendover?
West Wendover has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in West Wendover?
West Wendover Elementary School is the largest public school in West Wendover by enrollment, with approximately 419 students.
What school districts serve West Wendover?
West Wendover public schools are operated by Elko.
What grade levels do public schools in West Wendover cover?
Public schools in West Wendover serve students from pre-K through grade 12.