For the 2024 school year, there are 125 public schools serving 69,737 students in Washoe County, NV (there are 49 private schools, serving 5,584 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%). Washoe County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Nevada.
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 31% (versus the Nevada public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Washoe County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Washoe County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 5-12
| 229 students
Rank: #22.
Tmcc Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7000 Dandini Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 674-7660
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 674-7660
Grades: 10-12
| 222 students
Rank: #33.
Ted Hunsberger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2505 Crossbow
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-7095
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-7095
Grades: K-5
| 511 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Nevada State High School Ii Meadowwood
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7530 Longley Lane Suite 103
Reno, NV 89511
(702) 953-2600
Reno, NV 89511
(702) 953-2600
Grades: 11-12
| 50 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Roy Gomm Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4000 Mayberry Dr
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 333-5000
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 333-5000
Grades: K-6
| 439 students
Rank: #66.
Caughlin Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4885 Village Green Pkwy
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 499 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Academy Of Arts Careers & Tech
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
380 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 327-3920
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 327-3920
Grades: 9-12
| 546 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Coral High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6275 Neil Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 829-4601
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 829-4601
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: #99.
Van Gorder Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7650 Campello Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7722
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7722
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #1010.
Mount Rose K-8 Of Languages
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
915 Lander Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Grades: PK-8
| 403 students
Rank: #1111.
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9600 Mojave Sky Dr
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6570
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6570
Grades: PK-5
| 845 students
Rank: #1212.
North Star Online School
Alternative School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5450 Riggins Courst Ste. #6
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 353-6900
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 353-6900
Grades: K-12
| 1,099 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 Homeland Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5620
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5620
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
John Bohach Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Windmill Farms Pkwy
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0062
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0062
Grades: K-5
| 697 students
Rank: #1515.
Doral Of Northern Nevada
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3725 Butch Cassidy Dr.
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 453-4239
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 453-4239
Grades: K-8
| 925 students
Rank: #1616.
Hunter Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
909 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5040
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5040
Grades: K-6
| 366 students
Rank: #1717.
Rollan Melton Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6575 Archimedes Lane
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-7440
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-7440
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #1818.
Jessie Beck Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 Sharon Way
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2520
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2520
Grades: PK-6
| 572 students
Rank: #1919.
Brown Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13815 Spelling Court
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5600
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #2020.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 Surrey Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 849-0255
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 849-0255
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #2121.
Bud Beasley Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2100 Canyon Parkway
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5250
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5250
Grades: PK-5
| 641 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
George Westergard Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1785 Ambassador Drive
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5800
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Reno High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
395 Booth Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5050
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,943 students
Rank: #2424.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1250 Peri Ranch Road
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 342-0400
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 342-0400
Grades: PK-5
| 49 students
Rank: #2525.
Florence Drake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2755 Fourth Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5510
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5510
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Rank: #2626.
Alyce Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
252 Egyptian Way
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7700
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #2727.
Incline High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
499 Village Blvd
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 832-4260
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 832-4260
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Rank: #2828.
Marce Herz Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13455 Thomas Creek Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5629
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5629
Grades: 6-8
| 827 students
Rank: #2929.
Spanish Springs Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Marilyn Mae Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7710
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7710
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #3030.
Darrel Swope Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Keele Drive
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5330
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5330
Grades: 6-8
| 634 students
Rank: #3131.
Mamie Towles Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2800 Kings Row
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5820
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5820
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
Rank: #3232.
Jesse Hall Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
185 Shelby Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7755
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7755
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: #3333.
Coral Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1350 E. Ninth St
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 323-2332
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 323-2332
Grades: 5-8
| 552 students
Rank: #3434.
Pinecrest Of Northern Nevada
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Silent Sparrow Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 376-1444
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 376-1444
Grades: K-8
| 868 students
Rank: #3535.
Galena High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 Butch Cassidy Way
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5630
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5630
Grades: 9-12
| 1,195 students
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Washoe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
555 E. Sunset
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
555 East Sunset Blvd.
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Grades: PK-5
| 41 students
555 East Sunset Boulevard
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Homebound (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
425 East Ninth
Reno, NV 89520
(775) 348-0271
Reno, NV 89520
(775) 348-0271
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
I Can Do Anything Charter High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1195 Corporate Blvd Suite C
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-1544
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-1544
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Jan Evans (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
650 Ferrari Mcleod Blv
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 325-7800
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 325-7800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9300 Wilbur May Parkway
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6700
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6700
Grades: PK
| 24 students
915 Lander Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Grades: PK-6
| 336 students
Nevada State High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
7530 Longley Ln.
Reno, NV 89511
(702) 953-2600
Reno, NV 89511
(702) 953-2600
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Nv Leadership Academy Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
1327 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 358-6033
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 358-6033
Grades: K-8
| 82 students
Occupational Center (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1251 Foster Drive
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-6299
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-6299
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Opportunity School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
350 Hunter Lake
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5351
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5351
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2001 Soaring Eagle Drive
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5080
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5080
Grades: PK-6
| 424 students
1925 F Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5720
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5720
Grades: PK-6
| 321 students
2275 18th Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Grades: PK
| 27 students
Team A Charter High School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1050 Bible Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-8555
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-8555
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
1700 Carville Drive
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5130
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5130
Grades: 7-8
| 580 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Washoe Innovations High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
777 West 2nd Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5150
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5150
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
778 West 2nd Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5020
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5020
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
Washoe Online Learning (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
785 W 6th Street
Reno, NV 89520
(775) 333-6100
Reno, NV 89520
(775) 333-6100
Grades: 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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Wittenberg Hall (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1255 Mill Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 238-2777
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 238-2777
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
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. Washoe County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Nevada.
How many public schools are located in Washoe County, NV?
125 public schools are located in Washoe County, NV.
What percentage of students in Washoe County, NV go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Washoe County, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washoe County, NV?
Washoe County, NV public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
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