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Best Reno Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 79 public schools serving 42,952 students in Reno, NV (there are 38 private schools, serving 4,469 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Reno, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%). Reno has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Nevada.
The top-ranked public schools in Reno, 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.
Reno, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Reno have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Reno, NV (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.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
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: #2525.
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: #2626.
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: #2727.
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: #2828.
Galena High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3600 Butch Cassidy Way
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5630
Gr: 9-12 | 1,345 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2929.
Huffaker Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
980 Wheatland Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 689-2510
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3030.
Robert Mcqueen High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6055 Lancer Street
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5880
Gr: 9-12 | 1,727 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3131.
Hidden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2115 Alphabet Drive
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3232.
Coral Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1701 Valley Road
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 322-0274
Gr: K-4 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3333.
Damonte Ranch High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10500 Rio Wrangler Pkwy
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5656
Gr: 9-12 | 1,738 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3434.
Double Diamond Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1200 South Meadows Parkway
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 850-6212
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3535.
Mariposa Language And Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3875 Glen Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 826-4040
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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