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Zephyr Cove Elementary School

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Zephyr Cove Elementary School ranks 71 st of 376 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

71^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 376 Nevada Elementary Schools

Better than 81% of Nevada elementary schools

Summary

Zephyr Cove Elementary School is a small PK–5 school in Zephyr Cove, Nevada, near Lake Tahoe, serving 153 students in the Douglas school district. It is the smallest school among its nearby Douglas and Carson City comparison schools, which matters when reading grade-level results.

Academically, the school performs above both its district and state averages. In 2025–26, 46.0% of students were proficient in math and 59.2% in reading, compared with 37.6% and 48.5% in Douglas and 36.2% and 45.2% statewide. Reading is the clearest strength, and the early grades shine: 3rd grade math and reading both reached 66.6%, and 4th grade reading hit 60.7%. Fifth-grade reading (51.8%) came in below the district's 60.7%, though a small cohort can swing results sharply. Statewide, Zephyr Cove ranked 71st of 376 elementary schools (81st percentile) in 2025–26, up from 136th of 379 the year before. Science results and some grade-level math figures were suppressed by the state for privacy, so those are unknown rather than weak. Among Douglas peers, Zephyr Cove ranks second in reading behind Pinon Hills Elementary School and third in math.

The biggest concern is attendance. Chronic absenteeism was 26.2% in 2025–26 — above Douglas (19.2%) and the state (25.5%), and higher than every nearby school, where rates run from 10.3% to 19.0%. It has improved markedly from 37.7% in 2023–24, but the gap remains the most actionable issue, especially since poverty is low here (23.53% free/reduced lunch) and per-student spending is high ($17,962). Pinon Hills Elementary School is the closest demographic and resource peer, posting higher scores and far lower absenteeism, making it a useful benchmark for what Zephyr Cove might aim toward.

153

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,962

Per pupil spending ?

23.5%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

226 Warrior Way
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448

(775) 588-4574

District: Douglas

Students who attend Zephyr Cove Elementary School usually attend:

High:

George Whittell High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.9%

Hispanic:

17.0%

Two or more races:

7.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 71st percentile in 2013 → 81st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nevada average (53% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Nevada elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 10 percentile points since 2013

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school53%

District avg41%

Nevada avg39%

71^st of 376

Nevada public elementary schools ?

Top 19%▲ up 7 pts since 2016

From top 26% (2016) to top 19% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 7Elementary Schools in the Douglas

3^rd of 12Douglas among Nevada districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2026	76.3	71 of 376	81.1%	★★★★☆
2025	57.7	136 of 379	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	84.4	54 of 380	85.8%	★★★★☆
2021	73.3	63 of 324	80.6%	★★★★☆
2019	69.7	102 of 388	73.7%	★★★★☆
2018	85.8	39 of 341	88.6%	★★★★☆
2017	57.6	133 of 351	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	71.9	91 of 347	73.8%	★★★★☆
2014	75.9	78 of 332	76.5%	★★★★☆
2013	71.7	95 of 330	71.2%	★★★★☆
2012	72.6	69 of 328	79.0%	★★★★☆
2011	68.0	86 of 318	73.0%	★★★★☆
2010	66.2	78 of 300	74.0%	★★★★☆
2009	56.8	109 of 292	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	61.9	102 of 294	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	73.0	54 of 246	78.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	86.8	35 of 330	89.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	78.9	58 of 332	82.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	88.4	18 of 247	92.7%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2018)93rd percentile+4 vs school

Female (2018)89th percentile~ school

Male (2018)83rd percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Nevada (2025-2026) ?

Reading59%+14 vs state

Mathematics46%+10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SBAC Mathematics (2026)				SBAC Reading (2026)				SBAC Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics All Grades	SBAC Reading 3rd Grade	SBAC Reading 4th Grade	SBAC Reading 5th Grade	SBAC Reading All Grades	SBAC Science 5th Grade	SBAC Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Zephyr Cove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	226 Warrior Way	Zephyr Cove	89448	Douglas County	Douglas	No	No	No	No	(775) 588-4574	153	0		23.5%	113 (73.9%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (17.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	11 (7.2%)	76.3	71^st of 376 public elementary schools	81.1%		57.7	136^th of 379 public elementary schools	64.1%	65	66.6			46.0	66.6	60.7	51.8	59.2			$17,962	$1,047	$16,915
Jacks Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	701 Jacks Valley Road	Carson City	89705	Douglas County	Douglas	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 267-3267	364	23	15.8	44.0%	207 (56.9%)	1 (0.3%)	130 (35.7%)	10 (2.7%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	50.3	171^st of 376 public elementary schools	54.5%		25.6	265^th of 379 public elementary schools	30.1%	94	53.3			32.2	57.7	35.0	46.8	45.3			$17,429	$2,349	$15,079
Minden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1170 Baler Street	Minden	89423	Douglas County	Douglas	No	No	No	No	(775) 782-5510	371	19	19.5	32.1%	250 (67.4%)	0 (0.0%)	94 (25.3%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (5.9%)	70.6	87^th of 376 public elementary schools	76.9%		63.9	114^th of 379 public elementary schools	69.9%	27	53.0	54.4	44.4	50.8	55.1	52.9	64.8	57.3	33.3	33.3	$14,238	$944	$13,295
Pinon Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1479 Stephanie Way	Minden	89423	Douglas County	Douglas	No	No	No	No	(775) 267-3622	256	16	16.0	20.3%	187 (73.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (18.8%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.0%)	86.9	41^st of 376 public elementary schools	89.1%		80.1	61^st of 379 public elementary schools	83.9%	20	43.7	67.5	59.6	58.0	65.6	70.0	92.3	78.2			$18,543	$1,170	$17,373
Gardnerville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1290 Toler Avenue	Gardnerville	89410	Douglas County	Douglas	No	No	No	No	(775) 782-5117	300	18	16.6	49.3%	177 (59.0%)	2 (0.7%)	88 (29.3%)	8 (2.7%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.0%)	56.6	143^rd of 376 public elementary schools	62.0%		47.5	177^th of 379 public elementary schools	53.3%	34	57.7	43.7	37.2	45.3	51.1	35.4	71.1	53.9	23.7	23.7	$16,898	$1,173	$15,725
Al Seeliger Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2800 S. Saliman Rd.	Carson City	89701	Carson City	Carson City	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 283-2200	527	31	17.0	45.5%	259 (49.1%)	7 (1.3%)	211 (40.0%)	7 (1.3%)	18 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.6%)	47.8	173^rd of 376 public elementary schools	54.0%		46.7	181^st of 379 public elementary schools	52.2%	8	51.7	42.3	38.3	43.8	41.3	46.7	51.5	46.7	20.0	20.0	$13,650	$1,274	$12,376
C. C. Meneley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1446 Muir Dr	Gardnerville	89460	Douglas County	Douglas	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 265-3154	363	23	16.1	40.2%	214 (59.0%)	2 (0.6%)	100 (27.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.0%)	33.5	228^th of 376 public elementary schools	39.4%		47.8	176^th of 379 public elementary schools	53.6%	52	41.1			31.0	41.1	35.4	41.1	39.0	21.5	21.5	$16,513	$2,317	$14,196
Bordewich/Bray Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	110 S. Thompson St.	Carson City	89703	Carson City	Carson City	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 283-2400	539	34	15.8	—	234 (43.4%)	5 (0.9%)	247 (45.8%)	6 (1.1%)	22 (4.1%)	2 (0.4%)	23 (4.3%)	38.2	208^th of 376 public elementary schools	44.7%		39.1	209^th of 379 public elementary schools	44.9%	1	45.3	34.1	32.2	37.2	39.5	35.8	53.8	43.5	19.7	19.7	$16,929	$1,612	$15,317
Fremont Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1511 Firebox Rd.	Carson City	89701	Carson City	Carson City	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 283-1200	553	36	15.3	—	220 (39.8%)	3 (0.5%)	300 (54.2%)	4 (0.7%)	5 (0.9%)	5 (0.9%)	16 (2.9%)	26.1	263^rd of 376 public elementary schools	30.1%		33.6	234^th of 379 public elementary schools	38.3%	29	39.5	50.5	21.0	36.5	30.7	35.2	32.6	32.8	10.4	10.4	$17,090	$2,327	$14,764
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	699 Long Valley Rd	Gardnerville	89460	Douglas County	Douglas	No	No	No	No	(775) 265-2222	305	19	16.4	39.3%	215 (70.5%)	1 (0.3%)	68 (22.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.2%)	61.3	120^th of 376 public elementary schools	68.1%		57.7	134^th of 379 public elementary schools	64.6%	14	47.0	46.8	35.5	42.6	62.0	63.8	50.8	58.3			$15,556	$1,077	$14,479

Frequently Asked Questions about Zephyr Cove Elementary School

How many students attend Zephyr Cove Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 153 students attended Zephyr Cove Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Zephyr Cove Elementary School?

Students at Zephyr Cove Elementary School are 74% White, 17% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

What district is Zephyr Cove Elementary School in?

Douglas

Is Zephyr Cove Elementary School a good school?

Zephyr Cove Elementary School ranks 71^st of 376 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Zephyr Cove Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Zephyr Cove Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : George Whittell High School

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