Top 10 Best Washoe County Public Charter Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public charter schools serving 6,810 students in Washoe County, NV. The top ranked public charter schools in Washoe County, NV are Nevada State High School Ii Meadowwood, Coral High School and Doral Of Northern Nevada. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washoe County, NV public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Nevada public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in Washoe County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public charter school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Washoe County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nevada State High School Ii Meadowwood
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7530 Longley Lane Suite 103
Reno, NV 89511
(702) 953-2600
Grades: 11-12
| 50 students
Rank: #22.
Coral High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6275 Neil Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 829-4601
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: #33.
Doral Of Northern Nevada
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3725 Butch Cassidy Dr.
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 453-4239
Grades: K-8
| 925 students
Rank: #44.
Coral Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1350 E. Ninth St
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 323-2332
Grades: 5-8
| 552 students
Rank: #55.
Pinecrest Of Northern Nevada
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1150 Silent Sparrow Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 376-1444
Grades: K-8
| 868 students
Rank: #66.
Coral Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1701 Valley Road
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 322-0274
Grades: K-4
| 424 students
Rank: #77.
Honors Of Literature
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
195 N. Arlington Avenue
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 737-4084
Grades: K-8
| 220 students
Rank: #88.
Academy For Career Education
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2800 Vassar St
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 324-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
Rank: #99.
Nevada Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
555 Double Eagle Court Suite 2
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 826-4200
Grades: K-12
| 1,114 students
Rank: #1010.
Mariposa Dual Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3875 Glen Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 826-4040
Grades: PK-5
| 173 students
Rank: #1111.
High Desert Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2590 Orovada St
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 624-2800
Grades: PK-8
| 426 students
Rank: #1212.
Alpine High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
605 Boxington Way Ste 112
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-1166
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: #1313.
Mater Of Northern Nevada
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2680 E. Ninth Street
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 470-8950
Grades: K-8
| 483 students
Rank: #1414.
Encompass Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Foster Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-5566
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: #1515.
Sierra Nevada Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13880 Stead Blvd
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-4500
Grades: K-9
| 316 students
Rank: #1616.
Bailey Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Gentry Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-6767
Grades: K-6
| 185 students
Rank: n/an/a
Coral Elementary-south
Charter School
6155 Neil Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 357-9122
Grades: K-4
| 281 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Washoe County, NV

Washoe County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
380 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 861-4418
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
P.O. Box 9119
Reno, NV 89507
(775) 682-5800
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
555 E. Sunset
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1331 East Plumb Lane
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
555 East Sunset Blvd.
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Grades: PK-5
| 41 students
555 East Sunset Boulevard
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1201 Corporate Dr. Ste. 100
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3025
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1331 East Plumb Lane
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Homebound (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
425 East Ninth
Reno, NV 89520
(775) 348-0271
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
1195 Corporate Blvd Suite C
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-1544
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Jan Evans (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
650 Ferrari Mcleod Blv
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 325-7800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9300 Wilbur May Parkway
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6700
Grades: PK
| 24 students
915 Lander Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Grades: PK-6
| 336 students
Nevada State High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
7530 Longley Ln.
Reno, NV 89511
(702) 953-2600
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
1327 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 358-6033
Grades: K-8
| 82 students
Occupational Center (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
Magnet School
1251 Foster Drive
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-6299
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
350 Hunter Lake
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5351
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2001 Soaring Eagle Drive
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5080
Grades: PK-6
| 424 students
1925 F Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5720
Grades: PK-6
| 321 students
2275 18th Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Grades: PK
| 27 students
1050 Bible Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-8555
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
1700 Carville Drive
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5130
Grades: 7-8
| 580 students
1325 Corporate Blvd Ste D
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-9401
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Washoe Innovations High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Magnet School
777 West 2nd Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5150
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
778 West 2nd Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5020
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
Washoe Online Learning (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Magnet School
785 W 6th Street
Reno, NV 89520
(775) 333-6100
Grades: K-12
| 241 students
785 W 6th St
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 333-6100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1255 Mill Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 238-2777
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Washoe County, NV?
The top ranked public charter schools in Washoe County, NV include Nevada State High School Ii Meadowwood, Coral High School and Doral Of Northern Nevada. Washoe County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Nevada.
How many public charter schools are located in Washoe County, NV?
17 public charter schools are located in Washoe County, NV.
What is the racial composition of students in Washoe County, NV?
Washoe County, NV public charter schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public charter schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

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