For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,148 students in 89502, NV.
The top ranked public middle schools in 89502, NV are North Star Online School, Edward L. Pine Middle School and Washoe Inspire Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 89502 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in 89502, NV have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nevada public middle school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89502, NV Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Star Online School
Alternative School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5450 Riggins Courst Ste. #6
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 353-6900
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 353-6900
Gr: K-12 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Edward L. Pine Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Neil Road
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2550
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2550
Gr: 6-8 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Washoe Inspire Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1155 Corporate Blvd
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3181
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3181
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
E. Otis Vaughn Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Bresson Avenue
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5160
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5160
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
89502, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Concurrent Academy Of Art Careers And Technology (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
380 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 861-4418
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 861-4418
Gr: 9-12
Esl At Wooster High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1331 East Plumb Lane
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5100
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students
Halima Academy Charter High School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
1201 Corporate Dr. Ste. 100
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3025
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3025
Gr: 9-12
High School Esl Intake Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1331 East Plumb Lane
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5100
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
I Can Do Anything Charter High School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1195 Corporate Blvd Suite C
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-1544
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-1544
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Team A Charter High School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1050 Bible Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-8555
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-8555
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Voice Program Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1325 Corporate Blvd Ste D
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-9401
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-9401
Gr: 9-12
Wittenberg Hall (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1255 Mill Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 238-2777
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 238-2777
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 89502, NV?
The top ranked public middle schools in 89502, NV include North Star Online School, Edward L. Pine Middle School and Washoe Inspire Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 89502?
4 public middle schools are located in 89502.
What is the racial composition of students in 89502?
89502 public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nevada public middle schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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