For the 2025-26 school year, there are 32 public middle schools serving 18,892 students in Washoe County, NV.
The top ranked public middle schools in Washoe County, NV are Davidson Academy, Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages and Doral Academy Of Northern Nevada. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washoe County, NV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Washoe County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
North Star Online School
Alternative School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5450 Riggins Courst Ste. #6
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 353-6900
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 353-6900
Gr: K-12 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1515.
Honors Academy Of Literature
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
195 N. Arlington Avenue
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 737-4084
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 737-4084
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1616.
Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1295 Wyoming Avenue
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5860
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5860
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1717.
Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2680 E. Ninth Street
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 470-8950
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 470-8950
Gr: K-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1818.
Lou Mendive Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Whitewood Drive
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5990
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5990
Gr: 6-8 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1919.
Edward L. Pine Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Neil Road
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2550
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2550
Gr: 6-8 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2020.
Cold Springs Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18235 Cody Court
Reno, NV 89508
(775) 677-5433
Reno, NV 89508
(775) 677-5433
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2121.
High Desert Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Fantastic Dr
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 624-2800
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 624-2800
Gr: PK-8 | 494 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2222.
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5600 Fox Ave
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-4500
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-4500
Gr: K-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Marvin Picollo Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Foothill Road
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Turning Point
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 337-7560
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 337-7560
Gr: 1-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Washoe Inspire Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1155 Corporate Blvd
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3181
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3181
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2626.
George L. Dilworth S.t.e.m Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5740
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5740
Gr: 6-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2727.
Desert Skies Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7550 Donatello Dr
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4915
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4915
Gr: 6-8 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2828.
William Obrien Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Silver Lake Rd
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5420
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5420
Gr: 6-8 | 1,056 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2929.
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Bresson Avenue
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5160
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5160
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3030.
Fred W. Traner Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Carville Drive
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5130
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5130
Gr: 6-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3131.
Sparks Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2275 18th Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
711 State Street
Nixon, NV 89424
(775) 574-1016
Nixon, NV 89424
(775) 574-1016
Gr: 6-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
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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 middle schools in Washoe County, NV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Washoe County, NV include Davidson Academy, Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages and Doral Academy Of Northern Nevada.
How many public middle schools are located in Washoe County?
32 public middle schools are located in Washoe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washoe County?
Washoe County public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Washoe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Washoe County include: Turning Point vs. Washoe Inspire Academy, Washoe Inspire Academy vs. Turning Point, Sky Ranch Middle School vs. Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada
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