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Best 89506 Nevada Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,384 students in 89506, NV (there are 1 private school, serving 566 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 89506, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 89506, NV are Silver Lake Elementary School, Alice Smith Elementary School and Lemmon Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89506 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89506, NV have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best 89506, NV Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Lake Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8719 Red Baron Blvd
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Alice Smith Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1070 Beckwourth Drive
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5410
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Lemmon Valley Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
255 W Patrician Drive
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5460
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Desert Heights Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13948 Mount Bismark Street
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5444
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Stead Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10580 Stead Blvd
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5480
Gr: PK-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5600 Fox Ave
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-4500
Gr: K-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
North Valleys High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1470 East Golden Valley Road
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5499
Gr: 9-12 | 2,307 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
William Obrien Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 Silver Lake Rd
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5420
Gr: 6-8 | 1,067 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 89506, NV?
How many public schools are located in 89506?
8 public schools are located in 89506.
What percentage of students in 89506 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 89506 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89506?
89506 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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