For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,455 students in 89509, NV (there are 6 private schools, serving 964 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 89509, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 89509, NV are Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages, Jessie Beck Elementary School and Hunter Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89509 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89509, NV have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89509, NV Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
915 Lander Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Gr: K-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Jessie Beck Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1900 Sharon Way
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2520
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2520
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Hunter Lake Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Darrel Swope Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Keele Drive
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5330
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5330
Gr: 6-8 | 1,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Reno High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
395 Booth Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5050
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,741 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Encompass Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Foster Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-5566
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-5566
Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1055 Berrum Lane
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2500
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Turning Point
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 337-7560
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 337-7560
Gr: 1-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
89509, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 89509, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in 89509, NV include Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages, Jessie Beck Elementary School and Hunter Lake Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 89509?
8 public schools are located in 89509.
What percentage of students in 89509 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 89509 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89509?
89509 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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