For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,257 students in Sparks, NV.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Sparks, NV are Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada and Alpine Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparks, NV public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Nevada public charter school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 54% statewide average). Charter schools in Sparks have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public charter school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Sparks, NV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Silent Sparrow Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 376-1444
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 376-1444
Gr: K-8 | 1,033 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Alpine Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1421 Pullman Dr
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-1166
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-1166
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Sparks, NV?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Sparks, NV include Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada and Alpine Academy High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Sparks?
2 public charter schools are located in Sparks.
What is the racial composition of students in Sparks?
Sparks public charter schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public charter schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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