For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,185 students in the neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno, NV.
The top-ranked public schools in North Valleys are Silver Lake Elementary School, Alice Smith Elementary School and Desert Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno, NV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Lake Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8719 Red Baron Blvd
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5400
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Alice Smith Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1070 Beckwourth Drive
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5410
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5410
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Desert Heights Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13948 Mount Bismark Street
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5444
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5444
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Stead Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10580 Stead Blvd
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5480
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5480
Gr: PK-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
North Valleys High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1470 East Golden Valley Road
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5499
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5499
Gr: 9-12 | 2,307 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
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 schools in the neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno, NV include Silver Lake Elementary School, Alice Smith Elementary School and Desert Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno?
the neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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