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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Washoe County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 122 public schools serving 68,267 students in Washoe County, NV (there are 49 private schools, serving 5,574 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%).
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 33% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Washoe County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Washoe County (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.
Tmcc Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7000 Dandini Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 674-7660
Gr: 10-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Florence Drake Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2755 Fourth Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5510
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
Van Gorder Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7650 Campello Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7722
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1313.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Verdi Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
250 Bridge Street
Verdi, NV 89439
(775) 345-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
380 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 327-3920
Gr: 9-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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: #18 - 1918. - 19.
John Bohach Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1100 Windmill Farms Pkwy
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0062
Gr: PK-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Spanish Springs Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Marilyn Mae Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7710
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2020.
Nevada State High School Ii Meadowwood
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7530 Longley Lane Suite 103
Reno, NV 89511
(702) 953-2600
Gr: 11-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
Coral Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6275 Neil Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 829-4601
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2424.
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: #2525.
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: #2626.
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: #2727.
Bud Beasley Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2100 Canyon Parkway
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5250
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2828.
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: #2929.
Reno High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
395 Booth Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,741 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3030.
Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1150 Silent Sparrow Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 376-1444
Gr: K-8 | 1,033 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3131.
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: #3232.
Sky Ranch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Windmill Farms
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0060
Gr: 6-8 | 1,206 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3333.
Alyce Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
252 Egyptian Way
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3434.
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: #3535.
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%
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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.
How many public schools are located in Washoe County?
129 public schools are located in Washoe County.
What percentage of students in Washoe County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Washoe County are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washoe County?
Washoe County public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Washoe County are often viewed compared to one another?

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