For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,244 students in 89503, NV (there are 1 private school, serving 286 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 89503, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 89503, NV are Mamie Towles Elementary School, Peavine Elementary School and Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89503 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89503, NV have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89503, NV Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mamie Towles Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2800 Kings Row
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5820
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5820
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Peavine Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 Grandview Ave
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5840
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5840
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1295 Wyoming Avenue
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5860
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5860
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Grace Warner Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3075 Heights Drive
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5830
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5830
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Elmcrest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
855 Mcdonald Dr
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5850
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5850
Gr: K-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Innovations High School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
777 West Second Street
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 333-5150
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 333-5150
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Coral Academy Elementary-northwest
Charter School
1595 Sky Mountain Dr
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 418-1115
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 418-1115
Gr: K-4 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
89503, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Washoe Wolf Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
785 W 6th St
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 333-6100
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 333-6100
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 89503, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in 89503, NV include Mamie Towles Elementary School, Peavine Elementary School and Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy.
How many public schools are located in 89503?
7 public schools are located in 89503.
What percentage of students in 89503 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 89503 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89503?
89503 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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