For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,318 students in 89506, NV.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 89506, NV are Sierra Nevada Academy Charter and William Obrien Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 89506 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in 89506, NV have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89506, NV Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5600 Fox Ave
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-4500
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-4500
Gr: K-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
William Obrien Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Silver Lake Rd
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5420
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5420
Gr: 6-8 | 1,067 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 89506, NV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 89506, NV include Sierra Nevada Academy Charter and William Obrien Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 89506?
2 public middle schools are located in 89506.
What is the racial composition of students in 89506?
89506 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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