Top Rankings
Washoe County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 95 public elementary schools serving 43,735 students in Washoe County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Nevada.
Public Elementary Schools in Washoe County School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
118 Schools
600 Schools
# Students
63,976 Students
336,776 Students
# Teachers
3,109 Teachers
16,152 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Washoe County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 19 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 20 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
26%
Graduation Rate
83%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.71
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
43%
45%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
41%
27%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,679 is higher than the state median of $12,085. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,277 is higher than the state median of $12,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$811 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$913 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,679
$12,085
Spending / Student
$14,277
$12,248
Best Washoe County School District Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #1313.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
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: #2525.
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: #2626.
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: #2727.
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%
Rank: #2828.
Gerlach K-12 School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
555 E. Sunset Blvd
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2929.
Billinghurst Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6685 Chesterfield Lane
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5870
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5870
Gr: 6-8 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3030.
Yvonne Shaw Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Eagle Canyon Dr
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7777
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7777
Gr: 6-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3131.
Jesse Hall Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
185 Shelby Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7755
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7755
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3232.
Huffaker Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
980 Wheatland Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 689-2510
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 689-2510
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Incline Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
931 Southwood Blvd
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 832-4220
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 832-4220
Gr: 6-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Marvin Moss Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 Primio Way
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5507
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5507
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3535.
Hidden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2115 Alphabet Drive
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3150
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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