For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 935 students in the neighborhood of West University, Reno, NV.
The top-ranked public middle schools in West University are Davidson Academy and Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West University, Reno, NV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of West University, Reno, NV (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davidson Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1164 N. Virginia St. Jot Travi
Reno, NV 89507
(775) 682-5800
Reno, NV 89507
(775) 682-5800
Gr: 6-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1295 Wyoming Avenue
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5860
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5860
Gr: 6-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West University, Reno, NV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West University, Reno, NV include Davidson Academy and Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West University, Reno?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West University, Reno.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West University, Reno?
the neighborhood of West University, Reno public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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