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Best 89521 Nevada Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,968 students in 89521, NV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 89521, NV are Nick Poulakidas Elementary School, Brown Elementary School and Kendyl Depoali Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 89521 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 89521, NV have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best 89521, NV Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9600 Mojave Sky Dr
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6570
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Brown Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13815 Spelling Court
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Kendyl Depoali Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9300 Wilbur May Parkway
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Double Diamond Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1200 South Meadows Parkway
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 850-6212
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Jwood Raw Elementary School
10600 Green Pasture Dr
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5444
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 89521, NV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 89521, NV include Nick Poulakidas Elementary School, Brown Elementary School and Kendyl Depoali Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 89521?
5 public elementary schools are located in 89521.
What is the racial composition of students in 89521?
89521 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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