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Best Washoe County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 public middle schools serving 18,892 students in Washoe County, NV.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washoe County, NV are Davidson Academy, Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages and Doral Academy Of Northern Nevada. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washoe County, NV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Washoe County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
Gerlach K-12 School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
555 E. Sunset Blvd
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Yvonne Shaw Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 Eagle Canyon Dr
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7777
Gr: 6-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1313.
Incline Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
931 Southwood Blvd
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 832-4220
Gr: 6-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2680 E. Ninth Street
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 470-8950
Gr: K-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Lou Mendive Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Whitewood Drive
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5990
Gr: 6-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1818.
Edward L. Pine Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4800 Neil Road
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2550
Gr: 6-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1919.
Cold Springs Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18235 Cody Court
Reno, NV 89508
(775) 677-5433
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2020.
High Desert Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Fantastic Dr
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 624-2800
Gr: PK-8 | 529 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2121.
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: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Marvin Picollo Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Foothill Road
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Turning Point
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 337-7560
Gr: 1-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Washoe Inspire Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1155 Corporate Blvd
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3181
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2525.
George L. Dilworth S.t.e.m Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5740
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2626.
Desert Skies Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7550 Donatello Dr
Sun Valley, NV 89433
(775) 674-4915
Gr: 6-8 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2727.
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%
Rank: #2828.
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Bresson Avenue
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5160
Gr: 6-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2929.
Fred W. Traner Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Carville Drive
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5130
Gr: 6-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3030.
Sparks Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2275 18th Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Gr: 6-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Pyramid Lake High School
711 State Street
Nixon, NV 89424
(775) 574-1016
Gr: 6-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Washoe County, NV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washoe County, NV include Davidson Academy, Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages and Doral Academy Of Northern Nevada.
How many public middle schools are located in Washoe County?
32 public middle schools are located in Washoe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washoe County?
Washoe County public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Washoe County are often viewed compared to one another?

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