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Washoe County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 112 public schools serving 64,584 students in Washoe County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
Public Schools in Washoe County School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Nevada public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 70% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
112 Schools
741 Schools
# Students
64,584 Students
482,750 Students
# Teachers
3,850 Teachers
23,605 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Washoe County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 20 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 20 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Graduation Rate
85%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.71
# American Indian Students
806 Students
4,113 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,911 Students
26,675 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
27,136 Students
211,857 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
44%
# Black Students
1,677 Students
57,713 Students
% Black Students
3%
12%
# White Students
27,550 Students
145,273 Students
% White Students
42%
30%
# Hawaiian Students
891 Students
7,183 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
4,017 Students
33,984 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
626
9,565
# Students in K Grade:
4,379
32,045
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,859
34,632
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,819
35,136
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,824
35,175
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,709
35,713
# Students in 5th Grade:
4,808
36,155
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,769
37,168
# Students in 7th Grade:
5,123
39,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
5,285
39,772
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,359
38,693
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,205
37,673
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,977
36,119
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,775
34,840
# Ungraded Students:
67
1,019
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,306 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,305. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,164 is less than the state median of $17,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$795 MM
$24 MM
Spending
$915 MM
$21 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,306
$19,305
Spending / Student
$14,164
$17,614
Best Washoe County School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tmcc Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7000 Dandini Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 674-7660
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 674-7660
Grades: 10-12
| 220 students
Rank: #22.
Ted Hunsberger Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 76% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2505 Crossbow
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-7095
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-7095
Grades: PK-6
| 505 students
Rank: #33.
Roy Gomm Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 80% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4000 Mayberry Dr
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 333-5000
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 333-5000
Grades: K-6
| 437 students
Rank: #44.
Caughlin Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 74% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4885 Village Green Pkwy
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2600
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 469 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical
Magnet School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
380 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 327-3920
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 327-3920
Grades: 9-12
| 552 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Coral Academy High School
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6275 Neil Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 829-4601
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 829-4601
Grades: 9-12
| 350 students
Rank: #77.
Van Gorder Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7650 Campello Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7722
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7722
Grades: PK-5
| 612 students
Rank: #88.
Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages
Math: 63% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
915 Lander Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Grades: PK-8
| 401 students
Rank: #99.
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9600 Mojave Sky Dr
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6570
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6570
Grades: PK-5
| 793 students
Rank: #1010.
North Star Online School
Alternative School
Math: 53% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5450 Riggins Courst Ste. #6
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 353-6900
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 353-6900
Grades: K-12
| 811 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 Homeland Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5620
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5620
Grades: PK-6
| 430 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
John Bohach Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Windmill Farms Pkwy
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0062
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0062
Grades: K-5
| 537 students
Rank: #1313.
Hunter Lake Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
909 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5040
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5040
Grades: PK-6
| 352 students
Rank: #1414.
Rollan Melton Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6575 Archimedes Lane
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-7440
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-7440
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #1515.
Jessie Beck Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 Sharon Way
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2520
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2520
Grades: PK-6
| 528 students
Rank: #1616.
Brown Elementary School
Math: 55% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13815 Spelling Court
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5600
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #1717.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 Surrey Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 849-0255
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 849-0255
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #1818.
Bud Beasley Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2100 Canyon Parkway
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5250
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-5250
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
George Westergard Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1785 Ambassador Drive
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5800
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Reno High School
Math: 49% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
395 Booth Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5050
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,724 students
Rank: #2121.
Florence Drake Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2755 Fourth Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5510
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5510
Grades: PK-6
| 211 students
Rank: #2222.
Alyce Taylor Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
252 Egyptian Way
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7700
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #2323.
Incline High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
499 Village Blvd
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 832-4260
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 832-4260
Grades: 9-12
| 347 students
Rank: #2424.
Marce Herz Middle School
Math: 44% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13455 Thomas Creek Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5629
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5629
Grades: 6-8
| 699 students
Rank: #2525.
Spanish Springs Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Marilyn Mae Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7710
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7710
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #2626.
Darrel Swope Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 44% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Keele Drive
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5330
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5330
Grades: 6-8
| 675 students
Rank: #2727.
Mamie Towles Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2800 Kings Row
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5820
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 746-5820
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #2828.
Jesse Hall Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
185 Shelby Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7755
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7755
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #2929.
Coral Academy Middle School
Charter School
Math: 40% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1350 E. Ninth St
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 323-2332
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 323-2332
Grades: 5-8
| 594 students
Rank: #3030.
Galena High School
Math: 42% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 Butch Cassidy Way
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5630
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5630
Grades: 9-12
| 1,493 students
Rank: #3131.
Sky Ranch Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 37% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Windmill Farms
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0060
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0060
Grades: 6-8
| 1,299 students
Rank: #3232.
Verdi Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Bridge Street
Verdi, NV 89439
(775) 345-8100
Verdi, NV 89439
(775) 345-8100
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Gerlach K-12 School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 E. Sunset Blvd
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Grades: PK-12
| 21 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Marvin Picollo Elementary School
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Foothill Road
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Grades: PK-12
| 96 students
Rank: #3535.
Kendyl Depoali Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9300 Wilbur May Parkway
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6700
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 917 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washoe County School District?
Washoe County School District manages 112 public schools serving 64,584 students.
What is the rank of Washoe County School District?
Washoe County School District is ranked #7 out of 20 school districts in Nevada (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nevada school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washoe County School District?
42% of Washoe County School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washoe County School District?
Washoe County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 20:1.
What is Washoe County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,164 is less than the state median of $17,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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