For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,154 students in 89523, NV (there are 4 private schools, serving 252 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 89523, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 89523, NV are Rollan Melton Elementary School, George Westergard Elementary School and Billinghurst Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89523 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89523, NV have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89523, NV Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rollan Melton Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6575 Archimedes Lane
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-7440
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-7440
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
George Westergard Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1785 Ambassador Drive
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5800
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Billinghurst Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6685 Chesterfield Lane
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5870
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5870
Gr: 6-8 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Robert Mcqueen High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6055 Lancer Street
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5880
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5880
Gr: 9-12 | 1,727 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Sarah Winnemucca Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1349 Backer Wy
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5810
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5810
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 89523, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in 89523, NV include Rollan Melton Elementary School, George Westergard Elementary School and Billinghurst Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 89523?
5 public schools are located in 89523.
What percentage of students in 89523 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 89523 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89523?
89523 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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