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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Reno Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 65 public elementary schools serving 29,900 students in Reno, NV. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Reno, NV are Davidson Academy, Ted Hunsberger Elementary School and Caughlin Ranch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Reno, NV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Reno have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Reno, NV (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davidson Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1164 N. Virginia St. Jot Travi
Reno, NV 89507
(775) 682-5800
Gr: 6-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Ted Hunsberger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2505 Crossbow
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-7095
Gr: K-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Caughlin Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4885 Village Green Pkwy
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
915 Lander Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Gr: K-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Roy Gomm Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4000 Mayberry Dr
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 333-5000
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Doral Academy Of Northern Nevada
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3725 Butch Cassidy Dr.
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 453-4239
Gr: K-8 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Jessie Beck Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1900 Sharon Way
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2520
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Rollan Melton Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6575 Archimedes Lane
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-7440
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2500 Homeland Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5620
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Hunter Lake Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
909 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1212.
Coral Academy Elementary-south
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6155 Neil Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 357-9122
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
George Westergard Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1785 Ambassador Drive
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1414.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
405 Surrey Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 849-0255
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1515.
Darrel Swope Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
901 Keele Drive
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5330
Gr: 6-8 | 1,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
Mamie Towles Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2800 Kings Row
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5820
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1818.
Marce Herz Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13455 Thomas Creek Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5629
Gr: 6-8 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
Peavine Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1601 Grandview Ave
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5840
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2121.
Coral Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1350 E. Ninth St
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 323-2332
Gr: 5-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2222.
Billinghurst Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6685 Chesterfield Lane
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5870
Gr: 6-8 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2323.
Huffaker Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
980 Wheatland Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 689-2510
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2424.
Hidden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2115 Alphabet Drive
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2525.
Coral Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1701 Valley Road
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 322-0274
Gr: K-4 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2626.
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: #2727.
Mariposa Language And Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3875 Glen Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 826-4040
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Sarah Winnemucca Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1349 Backer Wy
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5810
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2929.
Michael Inskeep Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18001 Briar Drive
Reno, NV 89508
(775) 677-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3030.
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: #3131.
Honors Academy Of Literature
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
195 N. Arlington Avenue
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 737-4084
Gr: K-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3232.
Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1295 Wyoming Avenue
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5860
Gr: 6-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3333.
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: #3434.
Libby Booth Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 Stewart St
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5140
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3535.
Nancy Gomes Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3870 Limkin Street
Reno, NV 89508
(775) 677-5440
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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