For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 659 students in 89502, NV.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 89502, NV are Mariposa Language And Learning Academy, Academy For Career Education and Bailey Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 89502 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Nevada public charter school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 54% statewide average). Charter schools in 89502, NV have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public charter school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89502, NV Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mariposa Language And Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3875 Glen Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 826-4040
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 826-4040
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Academy For Career Education
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Vassar St
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 324-3900
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 324-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Bailey Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 Gentry Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-6767
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-6767
Gr: K-6 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 89502, NV?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 89502, NV include Mariposa Language And Learning Academy, Academy For Career Education and Bailey Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 89502?
3 public charter schools are located in 89502.
What is the racial composition of students in 89502?
89502 public charter schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public charter schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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