For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,125 students in 89523, NV (there are 4 private schools, serving 252 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 89523, NV are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 89523, NV are Rollan Melton Elementary School, George Westergard Elementary School and Robert Mcqueen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 89523 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 89523, NV have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89523, NV Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rollan Melton Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6575 Archimedes Lane
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-7440
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-7440
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #22.
George Westergard Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1785 Ambassador Drive
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5800
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #33.
Robert Mcqueen High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6055 Lancer Street
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5880
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,737 students
Rank: #44.
Billinghurst Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6685 Chesterfield Lane
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5870
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5870
Grades: 6-8
| 935 students
Rank: #55.
Sarah Winnemucca Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1349 Backer Wy
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5810
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5810
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 89523, NV?
The top ranked public schools in 89523, NV include Rollan Melton Elementary School, George Westergard Elementary School and Robert Mcqueen High School.
How many public schools are located in 89523?
5 public schools are located in 89523.
What percentage of students in 89523 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 89523 are educated in public schools (compared to the NV state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 89523?
89523 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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