For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 297 students in Carson City, NV.
The top-ranked public charter school in Carson City, NV is Carson Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carson City, NV public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Nevada public charter school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 54% statewide average). Charter schools in Carson City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public charter school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Carson City (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carson Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2263 Mouton Dr.
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 887-9500
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 887-9500
Gr: K-6 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Carson City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
788 Fairview Dr.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 883-7900
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 883-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Gleason Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
604 West Musser Street
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 885-6361
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 885-6361
Gr: PK-K | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Murphy/bernardini Juvenile Detention (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1545 W 5th Street
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 123-1234
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 123-1234
3735 North Carson St
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 882-8200
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 882-8200
Gr: 7-8
700 E Fifith Street
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 689-2500
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 689-2500
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Carson City, NV?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Carson City, NV include Carson Montessori.
How many public charter schools are located in Carson City?
1 public charter schools are located in Carson City.
What is the racial composition of students in Carson City?
Carson City public charter schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public charter schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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