For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,337 students in the neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno, NV.
The top ranked public middle schools in North Valleys 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.
The neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno, NV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5600 Fox Ave
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-4500
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-4500
Grades: K-8
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
William Obrien Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Silver Lake Rd
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5420
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5420
Grades: 6-8
| 1,056 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno, NV?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno, NV include Sierra Nevada Academy Charter and William Obrien Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of North Valleys, Reno?
2 public middle 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 middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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