For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,421 students in 89509, NV (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,008 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 89509, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 89509, NV are Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages, Jessie Beck Elementary School and Darrel Swope Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89509 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89509, NV have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89509, NV Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
915 Lander Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Grades: PK-8
| 411 students
Rank: #22.
Jessie Beck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1900 Sharon Way
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2520
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2520
Grades: PK-6
| 473 students
Rank: #33.
Darrel Swope Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
901 Keele Drive
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5330
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5330
Grades: 6-8
| 946 students
Rank: #44.
Hunter Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
909 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5040
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5040
Grades: K-6
| 306 students
Rank: #55.
Reno High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
395 Booth Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5050
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,796 students
Rank: #66.
Encompass Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Foster Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-5566
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-5566
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Rank: #77.
Turning Point
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 337-7560
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 337-7560
Grades: 1-12
| 26 students
Rank: #88.
Anderson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1055 Berrum Lane
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2500
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 689-2500
Grades: K-6
| 350 students
89509, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
915 Lander Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Grades: PK-6
| 336 students
Occupational Center (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1251 Foster Drive
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-6299
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-6299
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Opportunity School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
350 Hunter Lake
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5351
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5351
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Washoe Innovations High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
777 West 2nd Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5150
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5150
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
778 West 2nd Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5020
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5020
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 89509, NV?
The top ranked public schools in 89509, NV include Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages, Jessie Beck Elementary School and Darrel Swope Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 89509?
8 public schools are located in 89509.
What percentage of students in 89509 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 89509 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89509?
89509 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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