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Washoe County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 95 public elementary schools serving 43,735 students in Washoe County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Nevada.
Public Elementary Schools in Washoe County School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
118 Schools
600 Schools
# Students
63,976 Students
336,776 Students
# Teachers
3,109 Teachers
16,152 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Washoe County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 20 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#8 out of 20 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
26%
Graduation Rate
84%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.71
# American Indian Students
701 Students
2,468 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,819 Students
18,273 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
27,880 Students
150,546 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
45%
# Black Students
1,760 Students
42,547 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
26,232 Students
91,087 Students
% White Students
41%
27%
# Hawaiian Students
996 Students
4,862 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
4,108 Students
26,858 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
8%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,227
12,812
# Students in K Grade:
4,070
28,785
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,446
32,771
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,897
35,536
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,753
34,263
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,956
35,410
# Students in 5th Grade:
4,914
35,928
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,847
36,244
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,656
35,298
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,784
35,459
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,105
3,820
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,248
3,770
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,223
3,593
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,737
2,933
# Ungraded Students:
113
154
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,679 is higher than the state median of $12,085. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,277 is higher than the state median of $12,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$811 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$913 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,679
$12,085
Spending / Student
$14,277
$12,248
Best Washoe County School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ted Hunsberger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2505 Crossbow
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-7095
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-7095
Grades: K-5
| 607 students
Rank: #22.
Caughlin Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4885 Village Green Pkwy
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 689-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #33.
Roy Gomm Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4000 Mayberry Dr
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 333-5000
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 333-5000
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Rank: #44.
Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
915 Lander Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Grades: K-8
| 413 students
Rank: #55.
Rollan Melton Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6575 Archimedes Lane
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-7440
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-7440
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #66.
Van Gorder Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7650 Campello Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7722
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7722
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #77.
Jessie Beck Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1900 Sharon Way
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2520
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2520
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #88.
Coral Academy Elementary-south
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6155 Neil Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 357-9122
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 357-9122
Grades: K-5
| 468 students
Rank: #99.
Mamie Towles Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2800 Kings Row
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5820
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5820
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #1010.
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9600 Mojave Sky Dr
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6570
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6570
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #1111.
John Bohach Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Windmill Farms Pkwy
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0062
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0062
Grades: K-5
| 835 students
Rank: #1212.
Darrel Swope Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
901 Keele Drive
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5330
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5330
Grades: 6-8
| 998 students
Rank: #1313.
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2500 Homeland Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5620
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5620
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Florence Drake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2755 Fourth Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5510
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5510
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Hunter Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
909 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5040
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5040
Grades: K-5
| 308 students
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 Surrey Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 849-0255
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 849-0255
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Verdi Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 Bridge Street
Verdi, NV 89439
(775) 345-8100
Verdi, NV 89439
(775) 345-8100
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
Rank: #1818.
Bud Beasley Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2100 Canyon Parkway
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5250
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5250
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #1919.
George Westergard Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1785 Ambassador Drive
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5800
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #2020.
Spanish Springs Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Marilyn Mae Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7710
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7710
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #2121.
Brown Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13815 Spelling Court
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5600
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #2222.
Marce Herz Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13455 Thomas Creek Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5629
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5629
Grades: 6-8
| 857 students
Rank: #2323.
Kendyl Depoali Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9300 Wilbur May Parkway
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6700
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 870 students
Rank: #2424.
Yvonne Shaw Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Eagle Canyon Dr
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7777
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7777
Grades: 6-8
| 745 students
Rank: #2525.
Sky Ranch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Windmill Farms
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0060
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0060
Grades: 6-8
| 1,339 students
Rank: #2626.
Coral Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1350 E. Ninth St
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 323-2332
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 323-2332
Grades: 5-8
| 575 students
Rank: #2727.
Gerlach K-12 School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 E. Sunset Blvd
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Rank: #2828.
Alyce Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
252 Egyptian Way
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7700
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Huffaker Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
980 Wheatland Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 689-2510
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 689-2510
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Lena Juniper Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 Queen Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5540
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5540
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Marvin Moss Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 Primio Way
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5507
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5507
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #3232.
Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1735 Del Rosa Way
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5730
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5730
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: #3333.
Billinghurst Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6685 Chesterfield Lane
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5870
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5870
Grades: 6-8
| 935 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Incline Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
931 Southwood Blvd
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 832-4220
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 832-4220
Grades: 6-8
| 124 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Peavine Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 Grandview Ave
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5840
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5840
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
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