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Best Lander County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,077 students in Lander County, NV.
The top-ranked public schools in Lander County, NV are Austin Combined Schools, Battle Mountain Elementary School and Battle Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lander County, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Lander County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lander County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Austin Combined Schools
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Highway 305 North Box 160
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2467
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Battle Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
650 Altenburg Avenue
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2889
Gr: PK-4 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Battle Mountain High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
425 Weaver Ave
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-5436
Gr: 9-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
985 W. Humboldt
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Gr: 5-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Lander County Adult Education
Alternative School
350 E. Front Street
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-6105
Gr: Inquire with school
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lander County, NV

Lander County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Austin Elementary School (Closed 2009)
200 Highway 305 North
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2100
Gr: K-6 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Battle Mountain Junior High School (Closed 2016)
650 Altenburg Avenue
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2415
Gr: 7-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Eleanor Lemaire Elementary School (Closed 2016)
985 W. Humboldt
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Gr: 4-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Eliza Pierce Elementary School (Closed 2009)
330 E. 6th South
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2349
Gr: PK-1 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Lander Migrant School 08997 (Closed 2013)
Box Butte 1300
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lander County, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in Lander County, NV include Austin Combined Schools, Battle Mountain Elementary School and Battle Mountain High School.
How many public schools are located in Lander County?
5 public schools are located in Lander County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lander County?
Lander County public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

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