For the 2025-26 school year, there are 129 public schools serving 68,267 students in Washoe County, NV (there are , serving 5,285 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Washoe County, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Washoe County, NV are Davidson Academy, Tmcc Magnet School and Ted Hunsberger Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washoe County, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Washoe County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Washoe County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davidson Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Jot Travis Building 048 1164 N
Reno, NV 89507
(775) 682-5800
Reno, NV 89507
(775) 682-5800
Gr: 5-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Tmcc Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7000 Dandini Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 674-7660
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 674-7660
Gr: 10-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Ted Hunsberger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2505 Crossbow
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-7095
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-7095
Gr: K-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Caughlin Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4885 Village Green Pkwy
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
915 Lander Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Gr: K-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Roy Gomm Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4000 Mayberry Dr
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 333-5000
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 333-5000
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Doral Academy Of Northern Nevada
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3725 Butch Cassidy Dr.
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 453-4239
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 453-4239
Gr: K-8 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Jessie Beck Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1900 Sharon Way
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2520
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2520
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Florence Drake Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2755 Fourth Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5510
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5510
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1010.
Rollan Melton Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6575 Archimedes Lane
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-7440
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-7440
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2500 Homeland Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5620
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5620
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1212.
Van Gorder Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7650 Campello Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7722
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7722
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1313.
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9600 Mojave Sky Dr
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6570
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6570
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Hunter Lake Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
909 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5040
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5040
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Verdi Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 Bridge Street
Verdi, NV 89439
(775) 345-8100
Verdi, NV 89439
(775) 345-8100
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
380 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 327-3920
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 327-3920
Gr: 9-12 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Coral Academy Elementary-south
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6155 Neil Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 357-9122
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 357-9122
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
John Bohach Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Windmill Farms Pkwy
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0062
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0062
Gr: K-5 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Spanish Springs Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Marilyn Mae Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7710
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7710
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2020.
Nevada State High School Ii Meadowwood
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7530 Longley Lane Suite 103
Reno, NV 89511
(702) 953-2600
Reno, NV 89511
(702) 953-2600
Gr: 11-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2121.
George Westergard Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1785 Ambassador Drive
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5800
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2222.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 Surrey Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 849-0255
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 849-0255
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2323.
Coral Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6275 Neil Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 829-4601
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 829-4601
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2424.
Darrel Swope Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Keele Drive
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5330
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5330
Gr: 6-8 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2525.
Brown Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13815 Spelling Court
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5600
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2626.
Mamie Towles Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2800 Kings Row
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5820
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5820
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2727.
Bud Beasley Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Canyon Parkway
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5250
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5250
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2828.
Marce Herz Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13455 Thomas Creek Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5629
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5629
Gr: 6-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2929.
Reno High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
395 Booth Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5050
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,770 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3030.
Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Silent Sparrow Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 376-1444
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 376-1444
Gr: K-8 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3131.
Kendyl Depoali Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9300 Wilbur May Parkway
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6700
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3232.
Sky Ranch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Windmill Farms
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0060
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0060
Gr: 6-8 | 1,339 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3333.
Alyce Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
252 Egyptian Way
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7700
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3434.
Peavine Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 Grandview Ave
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5840
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5840
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3535.
Coral Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1350 E. Ninth St
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 323-2332
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 323-2332
Gr: 5-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 575:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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Washoe County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Concurrent Academy Of Art Careers And Technology (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
380 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 861-4418
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 861-4418
Gr: 9-12
555 E. Sunset
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gr: PK-5
Esl At Wooster High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1331 East Plumb Lane
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5100
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students
555 East Sunset Blvd.
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gr: PK-5 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Halima Academy Charter High School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
1201 Corporate Dr. Ste. 100
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3025
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3025
Gr: 9-12
High School Esl Intake Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1331 East Plumb Lane
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5100
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
I Can Do Anything Charter High School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1195 Corporate Blvd Suite C
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-1544
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-1544
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Minority enrollment: 53%
915 Lander Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Nv Leadership Academy Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
1327 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 358-6033
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 358-6033
Gr: K-8 | 82 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Occupational Center (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
1251 Foster Drive
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-6299
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-6299
Gr: 9-12
2001 Soaring Eagle Drive
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5080
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5080
Gr: PK-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
1925 F Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5720
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5720
Gr: PK-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Team A Charter High School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1050 Bible Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-8555
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-8555
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Minority enrollment: 48%
1700 Carville Drive
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5130
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5130
Gr: 7-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Voice Program Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1325 Corporate Blvd Ste D
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-9401
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-9401
Gr: 9-12
Washoe Innovations High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
777 West 2nd Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5150
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5150
Gr: 9-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
778 West 2nd Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5020
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5020
Gr: 7-8 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Washoe Online Learning (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
785 W 6th Street
Reno, NV 89520
(775) 333-6100
Reno, NV 89520
(775) 333-6100
Gr: K-12 | 241 students
Washoe Wolf Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
785 W 6th St
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 333-6100
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 333-6100
Wittenberg Hall (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1255 Mill Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 238-2777
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 238-2777
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Washoe County, NV?
The top ranked public schools in Washoe County, NV include Davidson Academy, Tmcc Magnet School and Ted Hunsberger Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Washoe County?
129 public schools are located in Washoe County.
What percentage of students in Washoe County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Washoe County are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washoe County?
Washoe County public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Washoe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Washoe County include: Turning Point vs. Washoe Inspire Academy, Verdi Elementary School vs. George Westergard Elementary School, Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary School vs. Katherine Dunn Elementary School
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