For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,494 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno, NV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Northwest Reno 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.
The neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno, NV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno, NV (2026-27)
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.
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 elementary schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno, NV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno, NV include Rollan Melton Elementary School, George Westergard Elementary School and Billinghurst Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno?
4 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno?
the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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