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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 54 public preschools serving 21,232 students in Washoe County School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public pre schools in Nevada.
Public Preschools in Washoe County School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
118 Schools
371 Schools
# Students
63,976 Students
178,603 Students
# Teachers
3,109 Teachers
9,849 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
0.70
# American Indian Students
701 Students
1,292 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,819 Students
8,295 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
27,880 Students
83,559 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
47%
# Black Students
1,760 Students
23,660 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
26,232 Students
45,147 Students
% White Students
41%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
996 Students
2,428 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
4,108 Students
14,182 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
8%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,227
13,681
# Students in K Grade:
4,070
22,667
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,446
26,161
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,897
28,759
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,753
27,536
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,956
28,547
# Students in 5th Grade:
4,914
28,012
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,847
878
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,656
597
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,784
575
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,105
354
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,248
304
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,223
257
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,737
186
# Ungraded Students:
113
89
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 Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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: #1717.
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
Rank: #1818.
Jesse Hall Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
185 Shelby Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7755
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7755
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Hidden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2115 Alphabet Drive
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3150
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Incline Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
915 Northwood Blvd
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 832-4250
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 832-4250
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #2121.
Miguel Sepulveda Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5075 Ion Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5257
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5257
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #2222.
Mariposa Language And Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3875 Glen Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 826-4040
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 826-4040
Grades: PK-5
| 182 students
Rank: #2323.
Alice Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2300 North Rock Blvd
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5580
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5580
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #2424.
Double Diamond Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 South Meadows Parkway
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 850-6212
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 850-6212
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #2525.
Michael Inskeep Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18001 Briar Drive
Reno, NV 89508
(775) 677-3800
Reno, NV 89508
(775) 677-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #2626.
Sarah Winnemucca Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1349 Backer Wy
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5810
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5810
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #2727.
Katherine Dunn Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1135 O Callaghan Dr
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5520
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5520
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #2828.
Libby Booth Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Stewart St
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5140
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5140
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #2929.
Nancy Gomes Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3870 Limkin Street
Reno, NV 89508
(775) 677-5440
Reno, NV 89508
(775) 677-5440
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #3030.
Alice Smith Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1070 Beckwourth Drive
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5410
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5410
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Edwin S. Dodson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4355 Houston Dr
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2530
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2530
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Grace Warner Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3075 Heights Drive
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5830
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5830
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Greenbrae Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1840 4th Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5530
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5530
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #3434.
Lemmon Valley Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
255 W Patrician Drive
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5460
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5460
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #3535.
High Desert Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Fantastic Dr
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 624-2800
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 624-2800
Grades: PK-8
| 494 students
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