For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,143 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno, NV.
The top ranked public schools in Northwest Reno 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.
The neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno, NV (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rollan Melton Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 543 students
Rank: #22.
George Westergard Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
Robert Mcqueen High School
Magnet 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
| 1,643 students
Rank: #44.
Billinghurst Middle School
Magnet 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
| 912 students
Rank: #55.
Sarah Winnemucca Elementary School
Magnet 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: K-5
| 487 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno, NV?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno, NV include Rollan Melton Elementary School, George Westergard Elementary School and Robert Mcqueen High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno?
the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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